But as I left the shores of the United States on Monday night – where everyone's nerves were on show – and although I have always maintained cautious optimism when it came to believing in Barack's success, I found myself having to rebuke those nerves and hold onto the mantra, the now iconic mantra, "Yes we can".
The initial reaction between party leaders and the White House was positive, with all sides issuing statements expressing small qualms with the legislation, but maintaining cautious optimism and an eagerness to work together.
Foreigners at the table, smartly, maintain a cautious silence.
We maintain a cautious stance on the shares, and reiterate our sell recommendation as a result.
"We will maintain a cautious and risk-focused approach," they said.
"We maintain a cautious stance until it is clear that Sir Stelios supports the strategy," said analysts at Numis.
Leaks are few and usually deliberate; unlike in the fractious Clinton White House, Administration insiders tend to maintain a cautious agreement.
"In the near term, the macro environment remains uncertain, and we will maintain a cautious and risk-focused approach," said two co-chief executives, Anshu Jain and Jürgen Fitschen.
He added, "We think it is only prudent to maintain a cautious near-term outlook about global economic conditions and the effects on customer spending".
Analysts at Numis, maintaining their 'hold' verdict, said: "We believe the trading fundamentals and growth prospects are strong but we maintain a cautious stance until it is clear that Sir Stelios supports the strategy".
