Obama has set a high bar for the presidency

[Renew Deal]

Obama does some things very well. He is willing to answer any question. He is authentic. He sees people as people, not as a stepping stone. He is a visionary. He is calm. Do any of the candidates from both parties have all of these qualities? I don't think so. Some have some of them. Some of the republicans have none of them. Can any candidate this time around equal Pres. Obama? Maybe at some point, but not right now.

[onehandle]

1. He picks the best people to work for him. nt

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2. I like the guy, but I don't totally agree with that.

Vilsack and Summers...

[cascadiance]

3. Or Rahm Emanuel and Timmy Geitner...

Debbie Wasserman Schultz replacing Howard Dean as DNC chair was probably one of his worst moves though!

[Renew Deal]

6. Rahm I understand

Obama needed inside help and muscle. I also understand Geithner. It was about business. Wasserman Schultz is a Clintonite (as are some of the others). Maybe he did it for Hillary or unity. But she needs to go.

[1StrongBlackMan]

8. Whether we agree with the way his picks went about their jobs ...

or not, says nothing about the competency of those picked.

[Skittles]

4. if you cherry-pick

[Iliyah]

5. K & R

[madokie]

7. I believe that future President Sanders has all those qualities

[raouldukelives]

9. I think Sanders exemplifies those qualities more than anyone in DC.

Mind you, I agree with you. I think our President is one of the finest orators I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.

We just have slight differences economically and militarily and for me, that adds extra weight to the statements and speeches I have heard Bernie give over the years. Not wavering, not stammering, just the truth, in your face. Deal with it.

In my eyes this guy is half George Bailey and half Frank Serpico. I think America could use that about now.

[99Forever]

10. Yep.

It will be tough to be more of a corporate lackey than he is.

[Cosmocat]

11. I like him a LOT

have since I got to the point of supporting him for his first run.

I like his process, too.

Thoughtful and deliberate.

[DCBob]

12. We are all going to miss him.. including the POPs who have relentlessly criticized him.

POPs=pissed off progressives.

[Cha]

16. they'll just find someone new to attack.

[Andy823]

13. Contrary to what some here may say

He is a great president, and he has done a lot for this country, and the people who live here. His accomplishments are many, and anyone that tries to portray him as a "do nothing president", a "corporate lackey" or any other BS, is not dealing with reality. The facts are there, and history will confirm what a great president he has been.

[Cha]

19. Most Definitely, Andy!

[Cha]

14. Yes, he has, RD.. thank you! "Obama's Best Week Ever"..

MADem http://www.democraticunderground.com/110229825

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15. Thank Cha!

[Cha]

17. Did I get the Vid edited in before you saw it?

It's funny!

[Renew Deal]

18. Yes, it worked.