Benghazi . Alex Castellanos : the promise of Obama 's election as president has evaporated . He says the scandals , which reflect a sprawling government that is out of control . Castellanos : Some defenders see an element of race in president 's troubles . He says there is ` ` top - down , ' ' government '' that ' n't manage today 's problems .
Alex Castellanos : the promise of Obama 's election as president has evaporated . He says the scandals , which reflect a sprawling government that is out of control . Castellanos : Some defenders see an element of race in president 's troubles . He says there is ` ` top - down , ' ' government '' that ' n't manage today 's problems .