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But he (Obama) will be venturing back into a Congressional environment similar to that of his first term, with the Senate under the control of Democrats and the House under the control of Republicans, whose leaders have hinted that they will be no less likely to challenge him than they were during the last four years.

that's from a ny times article.

challenge or be completely unwilling to work with him, or find compromise or solution?
i recently read 'america's great debate" that is about clay, douglas and others finding a solution to the many issues (cali statehood, slavery, texas threatening civil war over land that is now part of new mexico just to name a few) that were tearing the country apart. it would be nice if we could get people willing to work together now. but i'm not sure we have people similar to clay, douglas, benton, webster and the others involved.