If Obama was smart (which he isn't), he would ask for the exact opposite thing that he needs. This way, the Republicans will do exactly what he needs done.
I agree with the premise of the OP. The Republicans' hatred for Obama is so blind these days that they will even work against the interests of our country as long as they can find a way to damage Obama in the process. They would rather hurt America than help Obama.
Once again...g5000 you're blaming the shortcomings of this President on an opposition party. Do most Republicans dislike Barack Obama? Yes, I think it's fair to say that they DO! One tends to dislike someone who constantly blames you for their screw-ups...something that Obama has been doing for over five years now.
Somehow Fast & Furious, Benghazi, the IRS investigation of conservative groups, a stagnant economy, an ObamaCare roll out debacle and millions more on Food Stamps is all the fault of the GOP? Now you can add the situation in the Ukraine to the situation in Iran and the situation in Syria...are THOSE the fault of the GOP as well?
It's amazing how much power and control a party that controls one small part of the government has...and how little power and responsibility Barack Obama has. What's also amazing is that you actually seem to buy that nonsense...