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In reply to the discussion: How will the second Obama term be different from the first? [View all]paulk
(11,586 posts)23. I don't see much of a change, regardless of who wins Congress
Obama believes in the status quo. You only have to look at his cabinet appts when the Dems had the biggest majorities in years. He believes that our system can fix itself, that it only needs tweaking to get things working again. He has time and again misjudged the severity of the crisis and misjudged how dysfunctional our government, as a whole, has become.
Personally, I think Obama's first term has been a disaster, and I don't expect his second term to be much of an improvement. The only thing worse would have been a Republican President. We're still heading for the edge of the cliff, Obama's only saving grace so far is that the pedal isn't pushed all the way to the floor.
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Yeah, agree for the most part. One thing we may be overlooking - public response.
pinto
Dec 2011
#11
The common citizen will have less wealth, fewer rights, less security, and the President will be
TheKentuckian
Dec 2011
#8
Recent trend suggests a more "bully pulpit" approach, publically. And much depends on Congress.
pinto
Dec 2011
#9
Unless there is a major turnover in both houses, it will be a defensive fight for his legacy
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2011
#13
If he makes it and I am sure praying he does then I hope we can maintain the senate at least.
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2011
#14