Mr. Obama is picking his team including Mr. Rabm Emanuel as Chief of Staff. Challeges mount — from Russia, Afghanistan, and Democratic leadership in Congress.
Business
His choice of business-friendly advisers suggests Democrats will go slow on controversial labor and regulatory issues.
Health Insurance
Health Insurers are expecting to benefit from expanded federal programs to cover low-income children and adults even while the federal government cuts reimbursements made for private Medicare plans.
Labor Unions
Labor expect Mr. Obama to drive their agenda. At the top of the list is the Employee Free Choice Act, which would make it harder for companies to fight union-organizing drives. Unions failed to move major legislation under either Clinton or Carter.
Race
Black power brokers are ready to rise in power with Obama.
Abortion and Gay Marriage
Anti-abortion measures fail everywhere. Measures banning gay marriage pass everywhere.
