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Here is the definition of pragmatic and Obama is none of these things to someone who follows a conservative ideology.
prag·mat·ic
praɡˈmadik
adjective
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
"a pragmatic approach to politics"
synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact, sensible, down-to-earth, commonsensical, businesslike, having both/one's feet on the ground, hardheaded, no-nonsense; informalhard-nosed
"she remains pragmatic in the most emotional circumstances"
relating to philosophical or political pragmatism.