Hatred of Obama as a person

[Representative Joe Mad]

I'd actually be surprised to discover a lot of actual animosity in the day to day world of politics.  When it comes down to the brass tacks, Obama and the various representatives and senators are essentially coworkers.  So while I'm sure there is contention, and indeed even some contempt (we've all worked with folks we don't like), I think that by and large he probably at the very least has a working relationship with most in Congress, and probably considers himself a friend of many as well.  You can have some very serious and divisive views on how things should be done, but at the end of the day still kick back and appreciate anothers company.  Friends after 5 P.M. and all that jazz.