Q&A: Is Obama up to the Challenge?

By Ross LaHive
Ross LaHive
Ross LaHive
December 11, 2008Updated: December 11, 2008

Mike Santoro, 27, Queens, Advertising
Mike Santoro, 27, Queens, Advertising
NEW YORK—With President Bush in his final days in office and President-elect Barack Obama busily forming his administration, the incoming 44th U.S. president carries a lot of weight on his shoulders.

With unemployment numbers on the rise and the continued stalled efforts at “bailing out” Wall St. and the ongoing wars in the Middle East, just to mention just a few, how will Obama handle such enormous challenges?

Megan Albert, 24, Jersey City, Marketing: 'He is not technically even in office yet and he's trying to get his feet on the ground, it looks promising.' ()
Megan Albert, 24, Jersey City, Marketing: 'He is not technically even in office yet and he's trying to get his feet on the ground, it looks promising.' ()
William Jackson, 44, Bronx, Commercial driver: 'I do have hopes for him, you can see that he is trying but he knows he's entering a tough situation.' ()
William Jackson, 44, Bronx, Commercial driver: 'I do have hopes for him, you can see that he is trying but he knows he's entering a tough situation.' ()

The Epoch Times hit the streets to find out if you think he's up to the challenge?

Do you have high hopes for Barack Obama?

Daniela Rizzo, 28, Queens, Marketing : 'First of all I'm not a Democrat or Republican I'm in between, its probably a good idea to have a Democrat as president after 2 terms of Bush. I just hope he has good changes.' ()
Daniela Rizzo, 28, Queens, Marketing : 'First of all I`m not a Democrat or Republican I`m in between, its probably a good idea to have a Democrat as president after 2 terms of Bush. I just hope he has good changes.' ()
Karpov Guryui, 51, Brooklyn, Teacher: 'I feel he is a nice guy but not sure if he has enough experience to run the country.' ()
Karpov Guryui, 51, Brooklyn, Teacher: 'I feel he is a nice guy but not sure if he has enough experience to run the country.' ()

(All photos: The Epoch Times)


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