Since a continuation of the culture war (anti-gay marriage, etc.) has been cited as one reason the Reps lost the election, it would seem to be a perfect time to end the drug war, which has failed to do anything but strain government spending, raise the price to the consumer and destablize producing countries like Mexico, Columbia and Afghanistan.
Plus, if you’re going to nationalize health care, anyway, which Barry seems intent on doing, it would be a perfect time to offer "free" drug treatment to all who need it. But pols are such cowards, never doing anything that might cost them re-election. So we stumble along, with cops devoting too much energy to seizing marijuana and cocaine and, increasingly, needing automatic rifles to defend themselves against the foot soldiers of the drug cartels. Can Barry fix it? Yes, he can! If he only has the nerve.
UPDATE: It’s not a unique idea, of course, but I knew that. On the other hand, it may be a bit much expecting a progressive to end drug prohibition, considering it began on FDR’s watch. Alcohol prohibition, the previous failed effort, was pushed through by "progressives," as well.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 
Amen to that. There’s a difference between a statesman and politician. The statesman will ever be a politician to some degree. The politician will never be a statesman to any degree.
I was inspired, in part, by some of your meatier posts on the subject.
https://texasscribbler.com/blog/2008/10/tijuana_surpasses_baghdads_bod.html
We can always keep our fingers crossed, but not be awfully surprised if nothing happens.