Reeling from the turmoil of the last four years , the country may be ready to rebuild . Hope and hurdles . President Obama , adopting a more assertive posture , will need to still lead a divided country to get things done . The economy is improving , the country 's borders are shifting and a new America is emerging .
Reeling from the turmoil of the last four years , the country may be ready to rebuild . President Obama , adopting a more assertive posture , will need to still lead a divided country to get things done . The economy is improving , the country 's borders are shifting and a new America is emerging .