fair comment, but there is always a certain portion of the population that are not going to change their views no matter what.
The vast majority however are open to persuasion one way or the other. People actually look forward to hearing what Obama has to say in his speechs when they're on the news, I always used to cringe whenever I saw George W on the podium.
Perhaps Obama in some ways has an easy ride, almost anyone would look coming in after Bush, but on the other hand, he's inherited the worst economic climate in recent times and at a time when America's international image is at a low ebb.
So far he seems to be doing a good job or representing the US on the world stage. whether he turn out to be an excellent president or not remains to be seen, but early indications appear possitive. Just my $0.02 anyway, easy to comment when you don't have to live there!