Dean Smith : Leader in a tough stretch , foreign policy issues , low poll numbers . If it were a Republican , his character would be different -- but he can change outcome , he says . No question , he has long had trouble controlling the narrative , with a GOP bent on denying him , basically , everything he wants . He says he must aggressively press agenda and also push for Democrats to retake House . Obeidallah : GOP dictating narrative , but he must take control before term runs out .
Dean Smith : Leader in a tough stretch , foreign policy issues , low poll numbers . If it were a Republican , his character would be different -- but he can change outcome , he says . He says he must aggressively press agenda and also push for Democrats to retake House . Obeidallah : GOP dictating narrative , but he must take control before term runs out .