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I am kind of amazed.  In one month, Obama has definitely started down a new direction in running the government.  And no doubt he has had the support of every Democratic politician to pass the new spending laws. 


Conversely, the Republicans have been noticeably absent from the new Obama philosophy. 


Obama has got to show some solid evidence that his programs are starting to bear fruit in the next 2 years.  The old excuse that "we inherited the problems from the Bush Administration" will not hold water.  People's current optimism must be met by tangible results, ie, more jobs, better economy, and increased consumer confidence.


That's a lot to accomplish in 2 years.  Obama has promised a lot of things to a lot of people.  If he cannot deliver quickly, then he could easily loose the faith of the American people and his Democratic majority in the Senate.  The American people are optimistic but by no means convinced.  Only the future will show whether Obama's ability to government wisely match his oratorical abilities. 


Personally I doubt that Obama can pull it off.  When you promise a chicken in every pot, at the end of 2 years, most families will want to start to see the chicken knocking at the door.


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