PRESIDENCY

Where Obama Might Say 'No'

The incoming president can't be all things to all people. Some of his supporters are in for a big letdown.

by Kirk Victor, Will Englund, and Ashley Johnson

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008


Barack Obama can't be all things to all people after January 20. Some of his supporters are bound to be disappointed by his actions early in his presidency. National Journal looks at 10 areas in which Obama's backers may not necessarily get what they want in 2009.

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