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Description: When Barack Obama was elected US president, many of his supporters had high hopes he would bring a new era of reform to Washington. He ran on a platform of idealism, touting change as his central motto. But now after nearly a year in office, some are becoming increasingly disappointed. From the watered-down climate deal in Copenhagen to a weakening stance on health care, critics argue the idealistic president is becoming too pragmatic.