Obama news conference was a near - certainty his presidency is at pivot point . Problems during a second term are n't unique to the 44th President . Historian point to staff cuts as the reason for second - term drama . Two - term presidents are also considered ` ` lame ducks '' by Congress .
Obama news conference was a near-acknowledgment his presidency is at pivot point . Problems during a second term are n't unique to the 44th President . Historian points to staff changes as one cause for second-term drama . Two-term presidents are also considered `` lame ducks '' by Congress .