So what might those be? Political scientist John McGlennon at the College of William and Mary in Virginia says it is too soon to know.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

Others say it is too soon to be judging the work of the president.

VOA: special.2009.05.02

They do not want to return too soon and then be forced out again if fighting resumes.

VOA: standard.2009.06.19