So I’m guessing a good number of you are reading this book. Let’s discuss opinions on Obama’s recollection of his presidency.
First, Obama is a talented writer and deep thinker. I appreciate his ability to analyze and reflect on the experiences that led to the White House and his take on events as president.
what has caught my attention so far:
First, Obama is a talented writer and deep thinker. I appreciate his ability to analyze and reflect on the experiences that led to the White House and his take on events as president.
what has caught my attention so far:
- First few chapters are a summary of his first book, Dreams from my Father.
- Chapter 6 - Reflections on Race was spot on.
- Chapter 16 Healthcare - Failed to realize a 60 vote majority was an anomaly or at least would become an anomaly in American partisan politics.
- Chapter 16 Beer Summit - According to internal polls, he lost more White support than anything he did in his eight years as president. Also received a lot of pushback from black staffers for holding the beer summit. Personally, I saw it as a very weak point in his presidency and I think it emboldened Republicans and invited attacks.
for Bush.
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). Bit of a mixed bag domestic wise. 
