The headlines read "Obama bows to Boehner" and "White House backs down".
If he has not already lost the media, he is on the verge of doing so. The MSM is essentially signaling their approval of a primary challenger...
“The MSM is essentially signaling their approval of a primary challenger...”
That’s a good way to look at it. Using the word “bows” unmistakenly implies being submissive. With 1 in 4 Dems wanting a challenger, this does sound like a green light by the MSM.