By Steve Holland,Reuters
Obama's got the power,and loving it
WASHINGTON (Reuters) –Barack Obama is revelling in presidential power and influence unseen in Washington for decades.
Barely 100 days in office,the U.S. president and his Democratic Party have firm control over the White House and Congress and the ability to push through ambitious plans.
Now,with the coming retirement of a Supreme Court justice clearing the way for him to appoint a successor,Obama already is assured a legacy at the top of all three branches of government —executive,legislative and judicial.