When the Republicans agree with Obama on something, you know the bill is terrible for regular citizens.
http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-i-know-cause-i-won-both...
So at this point, he's beholden not to the common voters, but to the wealthy who also helped him get into office (and who, unlike the common voters, he can still benefit from in the years to come)
This isn't specific to Obama, but is the game of a career in politics.