IF the Paris Climate change accord does act to send a signal that the future really is clean energy and the needed technoliogical breakthroughs happen, that agreement will be seen in retrospect as a pivotal moment - when things changed.
I like this man's discussion of WHY the Iran deal is important. In a region that seems endlessly troubled, that deal is the first glimmer of hope -- and it is a good step.
(On both of these, Obama was fortunate for the persistence, skill, commitment and vision of his Secretary of State, Kerry.)
As to domestic economic policy, the stimulus was likely as big as he could humanly get passed and it revived the economy. Obama STIMULATED the US economy, while most of Europe went with austerity instead. Their economies still lag our in recovery. That was a huge thing to get done. He also did the ACA, which again was the most that could pass Congress.
On social policy, the Obama administration was instrumental -- even though they did not initially lead on it -- in achieving the amazing changes in equal rights for gays.
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