Well, you cant make something happen when you dont know or understand, are clueless about it, can you?  Besides, he told republicans he wasnt interested in policy, that they could do what they wanted and he would promote/sign it; certainly explains why he signed a bill, had a big garden party to get his photo op and then called said bill 'mean'.  Oh, and that he wouldnt take any responsibility if it failed.  Apparently the buck does not stop with the leader.