Your word on whether Barack Obama will be able to overcome the challenges facing him

Despite a neck and neck race to the finish, Barack Obama won the American Presidential election for a second time.

However an unemployment rate of 7.9%, a lack of control over Congress and the banking crisis in Europe are all challenges immediately facing him.

This week's 9 Local News Word on the Street team hit the main drag to ask if you think the President will be able to overcome the hurdles in this tough economic climate.

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