From my perspective the political "center" has moved somewhere around the 35 yard line on the conservative side, which is where I'd position the president, much more conservative than progressive. From the conservative side he appears a moderate, centrist leaning republican...
You may want to consider popping your head out of your ass, grabbing some fresh air and sunshine, and take another look. Nothing, and I do mean
nothing, this shallow thug is doing can in any way be considered "centrist", "moderate", or "conservative". Collectivism, seizure of manufacturing (GM/Chrysler), seizure of healthcare, increased theft of wealth from producers, and crony capitalism (Solyndra) are the traits of leftist trash seeking to turn this country from the USA to the USSA.
Your "perspective" is well out of phase with civilized and every day America.