Obama after the midterm losses (15 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC on November 4, 2010. Obama invited Republican and Democratic leaders for talks to make Washington work better. UPI/Yuri Gripas/Pool

President Barack Obama speaks during a press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington on November 3, 2010. In the wake of the midterm elections Republicans have gained control of the House of Representatives. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama takes a question from a reporter during a press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington on November 3, 2010. In the wake of the midterm elections Republicans have gained control of the House of Representatives. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama speaks during a press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington on November 3, 2010. In the wake of the midterm elections Republicans have gained control of the House of Representatives. UPI/Kevin Dietsch