Who’s making me mad now? Dan Bartlett and CBS

So, I’m watching the post-speech analysis on CBS News and lo and behold, I hear commentary by Dan Bartlett about how President Obama will need to operate over the next few years with Congress and the public. Now, Dan Bartlett has never worked professionally for a politician not named George W. Bush. So exactly what insight does CBS think he brings to the table? I mean did W. have an actual Congressional strategy other than, “Here’s my plan. Pass it?”