Obama distances himself from his best advisor

reports Megan McArdle. It reminds of this pathetic scene from Seinfeld:

o George: Listen... there's something that's been on my mind and we haven't really talked about it. It's kind of important to me.
o Susan: What is it?
o George: Well... I put a lot of thought into this and I think I would like you to sign a prenuptial agreement.
o Susan: A pre-nup?
o George: Yeah.
o Susan: [bursts out laughing]
o George: What's so funny?
o Susan: You don't have any money. I make more money than you do. Ha ha. Yeah, gimme the papers I'll sign 'em.