Democrats call the political shots in Washington right now, but that doesn’t mean a lack of friction between the White House and Congress. President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have managed to frustrate each other in a number of ways – most notably on how much to reach out to Republicans. So what is behind Pelosi’s refusal to get on board the bipartisan bandwagon? Does Obama care or is he fine with Pelosi’s tactics as long as he gets results in Congress? Is this actually good for Obama since he looks good compared to Pelosi’s sharp elbows against the GOP? What political risks does Pelosi face as a result of her my way or the highway approach? We ask Newsweek magazine White House Correspondent Holly Bailey.
