Clinton 's presidency—even with his popularity and a booming economy—sputtered in its final moments with Republicans making sure that no policy-making opportunities emerged at the end for him to build his legacy . Julian Zelizer : The last midterm election that a president faces matters very much . Zelizer : If GOP gains control of Senate and retains control of House , its power increases . He says President Obama might turn into a lame-duck president with little clout . 00:52:09 If Democrats lose the Senate in November , Obama will accomplish little .
Julian Zelizer : The last midterm election that a president faces matters very much . Zelizer : If GOP gains control of Senate and retains control of House , its power increases . He says President Obama might turn into a lame-duck president with little clout . 00:52:09 If Democrats lose the Senate in November , Obama will accomplish little .