Is Obama a Success? Some Say 'Yes!'

I did an opinion poll of my local college, my neighborhood parks, and a few stores and gas stations. The top three reasons why locals have given me 'Yes' results:

1. Anger, Regrets: the largest majority of 'yes' votes that I got were made in conjunction with the words 'I hate Bush.'

I have yet to find a more hated president (Bush). These respondents are mostly of middle age and/or are having trouble in the recession economy. Some have foreclosed. Others of this category are against the war on Iraq.

2. Hope For the Future: Some back Obama's new plan to help homeowners retain their homes.

I called a mortgage company to check on this, and a call center rep told me that the homeowners in question are required to have low amounts of equity in their homes - the loan had to be 95-103% of the home's appraised value. I do not know if she was lying, but it shocked me to hear the terms of her deal. I will be researching this further.

3. Stimulus Plan(s): A few others mention the attention to the new budgetary concerns & the homeland.

Obama has expressed concern for the way the economy is, and has recently offered up a new budget. He has also focused on national problems and is praised by some as a man of action.

My local poll really is nothing compared to the next election - we'll find out the whole truth four years from now, but so far, this is just a small start.

What's YOUR reason for saying 'yes?' Comments are welcome!