Did Y'all catch that *wink* the President gave to vote for Hillary today?

[fun n serious]

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"Obama said, the political culture needed to change so that there was less inclination to lie to voters, insult rivals or propose policies unsupported by science."Rather than reward the most extreme voices, or divisive voices, or who is best at launching schoolyard taunts, we should be insisting on a higher form of discussion in our political life"

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/obama-returns-where-it-all-began-speech-springfield-ill-n515781

[mgmaggiemg]

1. yep it's a good speech

don't think the bs supporters will much enjoy it though...

[fun n serious]

5. It was a good day for us today

Tomorrow looks even better

[mgmaggiemg]

7. agree...

[mgmaggiemg]

8. did you know

a bunch of mothers whose children were murdered by the state will be campaigning with HRC in south carolina? including Sandra Blands mom Reed-Veal

[fun n serious]

10. Yes! I did know!!!

I think it's time for us to start getting LOUD and excited. Blast our good news all over the place

[mgmaggiemg]

12. yep ;)

[UtahLib]

2. Yes, It was a great speech. nt

[George II]

3. Yes I did, essentially he said "Yes we can"! That was a very pointed speech.

[Cha]

11. I figured it would be.. haven't seen it yet. 2016 is about protecting his legacy..

he's not going to let anyone destroy all the dedication and diligence he's given our country for the last 7 years and counting.

Any specifics off the top right now? Thank you, G!

ETA:


On This Day, Springfield, 2007

http://theobamadiary.com/2016/02/10/chat-on-152/

[fun n serious]

15. Lies and policies not supported by science, he said. ;)

Also Jan 25th, he said this:

"You're always looking at the bright, shiny object that people haven't seen before — that's a disadvantage to her," he said.

But Obama suggested that Clinton was offering a more comprehensive slate of policy proposals than Sanders, who has largely focused on economic inequality and breaking up big Wall Street banks, and that she would ultimately benefit from her experience of having run for President before."

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/obama-praises-clinton-extensive-interview-2016-race-article-1.2508429?cid=bitly

I think those are solid hints not to mention what Jay Carney said today. We had a good day.

[GusBob]

24. word!

great pic!!!!

IMO, PBO is one of the greatest presidents in US History

[Cha]

26. Everybody grew, Gusbob!

[fun n serious]

4. Given his challenges he faced and is still facing..

He is a fine president.

[SunSeeker]

6. Obama's been winking for Hillary all over that place; his cabinet's been explicitly supporting her.

[fun n serious]

9. I'm glad! I know some won't see it as a good thing, I think

our President still has speaking power and charisma we may need.

[Cha]

13. Yes, from AG Holder on down.. and you just know VP Biden wants Hillary Clinton to be

POTUS.. no way does that man want President Obama's and his legacy dissed and torn up like certain candidates are bragging about.

[SunSeeker]

14. I'm sure getting Hillary elected to protect the ACA is a "big fucking deal" to Biden.

[Cha]

18. That too!

[fun n serious]

16. Yes he has. Some people (not in this group) are in denial.

[Cha]

17. Thank you for this, fun n serious! I caught this at your link and by all accounts it's just not

true..

"Obama didn't mention either of the Democratic candidates, his former rival and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. But his legacy depends on one of them winning the White House, with both promising to build upon Obama's work."

Only Hillary has said she will build on the President's legacy. The other candidate has said just the opposite.

So many reporters show they're just not paying attention.

This is so momentous.. the President going back to Springfield, Illinois and give a brilliant speech on how far we've come. I love that he's using 2016 to protect his legacy that everyone worked so hard for.

He's not going to let anyone destroy it. My money is on President Obama.. he's earned my trust.

[fun n serious]

19. He's earned my trust too. I see *winks* everywhere...

Holder made some comments as well as Carney. I think signs are pointing our way. He has to publicly remain neutral but in my honest opinion he wants Hillary to win. (Sorry. I read your post wrong)

[Cha]

20. Eric Holder said something today?

What did you "read wrong" on my post? Just curious.

Thank you!

[fun n serious]

21. No not today. Earlier in January. nt

[Thinkingabout]

22. President Obama makes many important decisions every day,

He will make the best decision on this matter also.

[NurseJackie]

23. Keep the faith. Stay strong. (Our day will come!)

[livetohike]

25. Definitely! Eloquently so. Really going to miss

him, but he will be an active former Presiddent. 👍