Healthcare: He compromised and worked with the health care industry to come up with a plan that was ultimately passed into law. Clinton tried a similar plan and was totally unable to get it passed. Although the opponents of the plan are still fighting it, he has gotten coverage for adults under 26 to stay under their parents' plans, disallowed preexisting conditions to be excluded, and will provide health care not dependent on a person's job. It's not the perfect plan, but these are definite improvements to our country's previous policies. (B+)
Economy: Although Obama has tried to come up with numerous ideas for rehabilitating our economy, his opponents have blocked him on every turn and he has been unable to get anything passed since the stimulus package, which did provide aide and social services to states and local communities and extended unemployment benefits. His jobs package is still up the air in regards to its success but so far the economy is in a very sorry state and continues to face serious problems. (C-)
War on Terror: He was successful in killing Osama Bin Laden, the most sought-after terrorist of this time period, and we have yet to face another terrorist attack on US soil. He has also thwarted numerous terrorist attempts, such as the underwear bomber. (A)
Reelection Bid: He has done an incredible of fund-raising and is far, far ahead of all of his opponents on that field. His approval ratings are not great, but it's expected for most presidents vying for reelection to have a lower approval rating than when they are first campaigning for presidency. Obama is starting to reengage his grassroots supporters and faces few if any viable opponents. The economy is probably one of the biggest challenges he will face in terms of his reelection. (B)
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