How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?

How can Obama's new emmission standards be achieved by 2016 when he only has a 4 year term? If he loses the next election, can't the next president reverse such standards?How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?Barry won't be re-elected in 2012. presidents typically will have something that won't go into affect until after they are gone.How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?
The government has to plan for the long term. Representatives certainly must look past their two year term and do what is best for the country in the future.



Certainly the next administration could reverse what he does now. Rules like emmissions standards are not permanent. Sometimes a president or congress may make decisions that can't be reversed (such as selling land), but nearly all of them can be.How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?IF he loses the next election?!



O'Bomba's going to be grabbed by his lapels and thrown out onto the street after he gets thrashed in the next election.
Yes, but if the next CONGRESS doesn't change the standards, then they remain.



Most laws remain on the books long after their sponsors are dead.



And, one more time.



PRESIDENTS

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LAWS.



CONGRESS

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LAWSHow can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?Yes, the next President can reverse that.



Just as President Obama is reversing some of President Bush's policies.How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?
It happens all the time.
Obama's a turd. Good luck with that one BarrieO!!How can Obama set standards for 2016 when he is only in office for 4 years?
Planing his retirement with the new green and it all about $$$$$$$$$
if he does lose the re-election then his orders can be over-ruled
Obama will be there for 8 years, get used to it.