The only thing Obama has done that sets him part from every president over the last 40 years is the Egypt speech, and there was no follow-through on that.

The stated purpose for the award was "working towards nuclear disarmament" yet every president since Nixon - except perhaps Clinton - has signed a reduction agreement with the Russians (not all of those were ratified by the Senate). And Clinton may have done one I just can't remember. Even Bush jr. did one.

The problem this may cause for Obama is that it may reinforce "Where's the Beef?" perception - one more accolade that wasn't earned for a promise never to be met - a talker rather than a do-er. This could be real problem for the Democrats in the 2010 elections if unemployment is near 11% nationally - and much higher in Califoronia and Florida - and people start asking "what have you done for me lately?" Even if Obama does pass some sort of health care there's a risk that those without jobs will view that as entirely unimportant and ask why he hasn't put as much effort into jobs and the economy.

PS. The Norwegians amazingly overlooked the fact that Gitmo is still open and that there is so far no plan to close it.