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President Elect Obama will be sworn in on January 20th, does our new President make you optimistic for the future?

On January 20th, Barak Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.  He takes this role, as the highest officer in the land, on the heels of a historic election and the midst of a crumbling economy and continued threats and tension around the globe. 

How are you feeling about President Obama’s ability to effectively lead the country through these turbulent times?  Please share your thoughts.

Yes (54.5%)

No (24.5%)

Not Sure (20.7%)

President Elect Obama will be sworn in on January 20th, does our new President make you optimistic for the future?
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  • cagbchee By cagbchee
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    I think he is a good man. It will be awhile before we sse any REAL changes. It didn't get like this overnight it took 8 years, so don't expect anything immediately

  • oopsIsaiditagain By oopsIsaiditagain
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    As of today, it looks like the Clinton administration----where is the CHANGE?????

  • carley222433 By carley222433
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    He was not my choice for president, but I still don't think that he can do all that he wants. He makes to many promises and who can deliever all that he wants to make happen?? He wants to give out to much money to people which in turn will make this country's debt goes go higher, which will lead to more problems in the furture, money that our grandkids will have to do without, I feel that he trys to sugar coat things, and the fact that he wants to give way half of Isreal's land is wrong and scary!

  • spidermonkey511 By spidermonkey511
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    Not my choice, but we will see what the future brings.....

  • glittergirl By glittergirl
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    I have never been more optimistic about a president. This is exciting. He's not even in office yet and already he's on the job. We need to give him a chance. He's not going to be able to turn things around quickly. We didn't get in this tremendous mess we are in overnight and it can't be undone overnight.

  • psborden By psborden
    on Jan 06, 2009  

    I think if he was so big on change he should not have appointed all the crooks that have been at capital hill for years. Most of which worked for Clinton. Change???? come on.....

  • CBGO77 By CBGO77
    on Jan 07, 2009  

    I've got lots of hope, but he's got lots of problems to fix. Hopeful, but fingers crossed.

  • dipaolamomma By dipaolamomma
    on Jan 07, 2009  

    I think that things are so bad that optimism is a must. I'm concered about how much he can change things when he is appointing so many people who have been in politics for so long. It doesn't look like change to me. But, again I am hopeful, I can't afford not to be.

  • poniap By poniap
    on Jan 07, 2009  

    I think it will take more than one term to change the economy. I also don't think that the power to change - is in the hands of the president - I feel the issues far exceed the reach of one person. I also believe we have not hit bottom in our economic crisis. I am not concerned with being optimistic at this time ... I am living in the present moment and being realistic about it.

  • GrapeKoolaid By GrapeKoolaid
    on Jan 07, 2009  

    I'm trying to be optimistic, but it's hard ---everyone puts so many expectations on these men who run for president, and when they don't live up to them, they shoot them down. It doesn't matter what man has been in the White House, pretty much all of them has been crucified as they left office. Republican or Democrat - each does what he can, and hopes for the best. It's a thankless job --and one I'd never wish on anyone!