Obama Tells Democrats: Keep the Faith

President Barack Obama is asking fellow Democrats to have patience as he tries to deliver the change he promised during his campaign.

Obama spoke at a Washington hotel to donors and supporters of his political organization, Organizing for America. He says he has started to deliver the promised change but it's hard. He says he knows his supporters are frustrated, but Obama says he is not going to give an inch.

Obama says he helped guide the nation through the worst of an economic recession but acknowledges much work remains.

Obama is trying to rally dispirited Democrats after the loss of the Senate seat held by the Edward M. Kennedy. He pointed to early victories, changes to U.S. approach to Iraq and Afghanistan and steps ahead on other legislation.