The poll numbers of U.S. President Barack Obama, have hit an all time low, in the days leading up to the 2010 mid-term elections. The President's party, the Democrats, are being pummeled by association, due to the fact, Obama's policies have made the U.S. economy worse, than the terrible state former president, George W. Bush, left it in when he vacated office.    

It is one thing getting into office. Staying there is another matter altogether. Political savvy, prudence and foresight need to be employed from day one, with every decision undertaken as a calculated step, whose consequences have been thoroughly mapped out, to have the maximum positive effect. Too much trial and error is going on in Washington and at a time the country can't afford it.