*Nearly one year after the election, USA Today reports on changing views of the now-president. "The tidal wave of hope that swept Obama into office has ebbed and some perceptions of the president have changed, the USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. He's seen more as a down-the-line liberal, less as someone who can bridge partisan divides. Still, he retains a fair share of voter regard and his approval rating, while no longer in the stratosphere of those early days." Gallup finds that fewer Americans think Obama should focus on the economy, though it still is the top priority. Full Article at Real Clear Politics