They got the message. The irony of the whole thing was that Nebraska backroom deal is what I suspect caused the Mass loss. It was the final straw. I guess those idiots in congress somehow thought no one would find out about that nebraska deal.
You forgot, he did get Cash for clunkers going. I think that is all, oh and the Perma blank checks to AIG etc.. People are looking around and coming to the realization that he only accomplished 2 things, none which is good for the US.