Honeymoon?

Now that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States, becoming the most powerful man in the world, things are changing in America. By that, I mean the almost religious furor that has descended upon this country. Merchandise is being put out in vast quantities, selling off the shelves. Tickets to his inauguration are being sold on eBay and other sites for prices approaching $10,000. An elementary school has even been named after him. For me, this raises the question: Will Obama have a media honeymoon, or is he getting it now?

We are all aware of the amazing expectations that most people who voted for Obama have for him. They believe he can restore our world status, fix the economy, strengthen our defense, aid our education system, and make healthcare available to all. It is obvious to anyone who looks on that many of these expectations are unatainable given our current position, especially within a first term. So what happens after January 20?

I believe Obama will be expected by the people to begin making changes immediately. I also believe that the media will begin to reflect these expectations, and if he doesn't meet them soon, I believe the media will begin to abandon him. Of course, they won't hate him like Bush, but there will be dissapointment. And if that happens, I find a second term for President Obama highly unlikely.

Will there be a media honeymoon for Obama? I think not.