Following Gadhafi's death Thursday, Obama pledged his support to Libya's future and was celebrating this "momentous day in the history of Libya". However, many people are wondering about the president's own future. It is ironic that Obama, who was elected largely for domestic concerns has payed a lot of attention to foreign affairs, while his approval ratings on state issues continues to sink deeper. Many presidents often drift more into foreign policy initiatives, both as a way to boost their legacies and make a big impact. But the question is, what impact will his overseas successes have on his standing -- and re-election prospects -- here at home? With a struggling economy, terrorism and war are not exactly on the top of the agenda. The most important issue on Americans' minds is not foreign affairs, but unemployment and jobs. Domestic issues reign supreme, and so it's hard to say that the credit Obama will get for these successes abroad will be enough to turn back the tide of his sinking poll numbers.
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