Hail to the Chief, but he does make mistakes from time to time

The Encyclopedia Britannica Blog has started a series of posts entitled "Top 10 Mistakes By U.S. Presidents". The author notes the high expectations with which every new president enters the White House, and how those expectations are shared by his supporters (but not necessarily by the loyal opposition). Those expectations are at least as high regarding President-elect Obama, as they have been for other recent presidents. Perhaps it is properly humbling to remind everyone that, while some presidencies are more successful than others, all presidents make mistakes.