(CNN)For most of this long slog, we have become used to President extolling the virtues of the Constitution when explaining why he sees the federal government as a "backup" to the states. "We have a thing called the Constitution, which I cherish, number one. ... And as you know I want the governors to be running things," he said.OK, we got it. He's wants the states to lead.Until Monday morning, when he decided to take charge. In a , he told us, "It is the decision of the President" about whether to open up the states, not the governors, whom he allows he will continue to work "closely"...…(CNN)For most of this long slog, we have become used to President extolling the virtues of the Constitution when explaining why he sees the federal government as a "backup" to the states. "We have a thing called the Constitution, which I cherish, number one. ... And as you know I want the governors to be running things," he said.OK, we got it. He's wants the states to lead.Until Monday morning, when he decided to take charge. In a , he told us, "It is the decision of the President" about whether to open up the states, not the governors, whom he allows he will continue to work "closely"...WW…

Analysis by , Chief Political Analyst, CNN Chief Political AnalystLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In the beginning, when the plague came, there was a moment.An opportunity to unite. To rise above politics. To become a truly national leader in a time of crisis.Maybe President even tried, belatedly declaring , speaking to the nation from the Rose Garden. But it turns out that leading and uniting the country was an awful burden for the President to bear, especially when he was criticized for not paying enough attention to the virus as it headed our way. That was simply too much.And so,...…Analysis by , Chief Political Analyst, CNN Chief Political AnalystLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In the beginning, when the plague came, there was a moment.An opportunity to unite. To rise above politics. To become a truly national leader in a time of crisis.Maybe President even tried, belatedly declaring , speaking to the nation from the Rose Garden. But it turns out that leading and uniting the country was an awful burden for the President to bear, especially when he was criticized for not paying enough attention to the virus as it headed our way. That was simply too much.And so,...WW…