the last thirty days of 2010

The president just signed the Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal bill into law, meaning that gays can now openly serve in the US military.

The New Start arms control treaty is - somewhat unexpectedly - very much on course for ratification.

With these bills passed, this Congress will have been the most productive in terms of legislation of any since the 1960s.

In the wake of the tax deal, Obama's ratings with liberals have dipped a little (though you'd have to bet on them returning) while his support amongst liberal or moderate Republicans has increased.

For Obama, the last thirty days of this year have been by far the best.

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it confirms that Obama plays the long game: his adage is 7 week is a long 7 weeks in politics...