The economy is improving slowly, but it remains in bad shape, with high unemployment and millions having left the labor force. Republicans are expected to retain control of the House and regain a majority in the Senate.
2012年的大选将是对奥巴马政策和表现的一次全民公投。经济在缓慢改善，但仍萎靡不振，失业率依旧高企，而且好几百万人已经退出了劳动力市场。共和党可能会继续控制众议院，而且将在参议员获得多数。