Elections that usually benefit a president not helping matters . Much of the negativity reflects the nation 's partisan politics . Right - wing media feeds and enhances the attacks . The crisis reported by CNN since November already has brought the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki , various investigations and a White House report that essentially said the entire department needed an overhaul . Note : True or not , the President is said to be giving up .
Elections that usually benefit a president not helping matters . Much of the negativity reflects the nation 's partisan politics . Right - wing media feeds and enhances the attacks . Note : True or not , the President is said to be giving up .