Obama at midterm: grading on a presidential curve

U.S. President Barack Obama has not yet transformed a moment of crisis into a defining moment, a lasting impression of effective leadership. Such moments define leaders, particularly America's presidents.

The euphoria of Election Night, 2008, has degenerated into the crankiness of the 2010 midterm elections. President Barack Obama, once the "Yes We Can" Candidate—who seemingly could do no wrong—now risks appearing to be the President who can do no right, leading a sobered "No We Can't"...

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