Digital Ink Los Angeles

Six months into his presidency and Barack Obama has seen his share of bad and good press.

This third week of July has been a reality check for Obama and his administration, with healthcare taking a detour on the legislative trail, and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. staking a racial stance that sent Obama flailing with his new-found powers.

The summer session is over in Washington, and business starts again with the upcoming fall session. With all the hot smoke in the air, it’d be nice if the new president can begin to settle in to expected great achievements.

It’s now or never. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire? Puff-puff, Mr. Obama.