Synopsis

The rallying cry "Yes We Can," coupled with the promise of hope and change, forms the bedrock of Barack Obama's campaign. As the inauguration draws near, anticipation swells, and with it, a rising tide of attention. The weight of expectation on the president-elect is immense; one can scarcely imagine how even the strongest individual might endure it. Voices from across the political spectrum – from seasoned Washington observers like Ari Fleischer and Arianna Huffington to members of the millenni