amidst an economic crisis. The U.S. needs new direction and vision, and Obama brings a completely different view on how the government should deal with domestic problems (such as the economic crisis, the war in Iraq, extending healthcare coverage, the need for new energy sources) and international relations. He also brings a vision of inclusiveness, hope and optimism. In his acceptance speech he affirmed that all things are possible in the U.S. And on election night, as I watched traditionally red states turn blue, I started to see new possibilities. See www.change.gov to learn more about Obama’s and Biden’s stances on important issues and what steps they are taking since their victory.
Although his victory is followed by bleak news on the labor market (see yesterday’s WSJ article “Labor Data Show Pain Across Economy“), Obama has only just begun to fill positions in his cabinet and craft a strategy with the Congress and Senate for dealing with America’s economic crisis. And what a time to become president of the U.S.! But Obama is used to facing challenges. Time will tell how well he can work with the other branches of the government, as well as the private sector, and lead the U.S. economy to a recovery. But it will take time. It took time for the current economic crisis to emerge and unfold.
In the mean time, we’ll need to brace ourselves for more negative headlines. I think the economy will get worse before it gets better. What do you think? What are your views on Obama, and the enormous challenges he takes on as the economic slump continues? What kind of changes do you want to take place?
