Quick decisions on taxes , economic issues could lead to later success , analysts say . In 1993 , President Clinton set out to undo the ban on gays in the military -- a move that top military leaders strenuously opposed . President - elect Barack Obama will need to lower expectations . ` ` They think he 's been elected savior , '' one analyst says of Democrats . Ex - presidential adviser : Obama must hit the ground running if he is to be successful .
Quick decisions on taxes , economic issues could lead to later success , analysts say . President - elect Barack Obama will need to lower expectations . ` ` They think he 's been elected savior , '' one analyst says of Democrats . Ex - presidential adviser : Obama must hit the ground running if he is to be successful .