Having encountered a number of recent setbacks it perhaps comes as no surprise that Obama’s popularity in the polls has experienced a decline. With three years left to run, it will be interesting to see how he fares during his remaining time in office. When Obama took to his second term, he did so with confidence and a vision of change, exclaiming that he would introduce new gun control laws, a new health care plan, tackle the Iranian nuclear problem and renew talks on climate change. So what, if any, progress has been made and did he, as some have suggested, omit one crucial factor; the economy? In spite of this, Obama has asserted that “2014 can be a breakthrough year for America.” With the uncertainty that still surrounds current political and economic issues, this may serve as a reminder that we should never take positive change for granted. Read more…