Posted on 10/11/2015 6:39:59 PM PDT by markomalley
President Barack Obama said Sunday he believes he would win if he ran for president again and called his last year of the presidency "bittersweet."
"Do you think if you ran again, could run again, and did run again, you would be elected?" asked Steve Kroft on "60 Minutes" Sunday night.
"Yes," replied Obama."You do?" said Kroft."I do," replied the president.
The questions followed on an exchange where Kroft asked Obama if he agreed with First Lady Michelle Obama, who said a few months ago at a fundraiser that she is very pleased he cannot run again.
"Do you feel the same way?" asked Kroft.
"You know, it's interesting ... you go into your last year and I think it's bittersweet," Obama replied. "On the one hand, I am very proud of what we've accomplished and it makes me think, I'd love to do some more."
"But by the time I'm finished, I think it will be time for me to go, because there's a reason why we considered George Washington one of our greatest presidents," said Obama. "He set a precedent, saying that when you occupy this seat, it is an extraordinary privilege."
"But the way our democracy is designed, no one person is indispensable," he continued. "And ultimately you are a citizen. And once you finish with your service, you go back to being a citizen. And I, I think having a fresh set of legs in this seat, I think having a fresh perspective, new personnel and new ideas, and a new conversation with the American people about issues that may be different a year from now than they were when I started eight years ago, I think that's all good for our democracy. I think it's healthy."
These questions concluded an interview that focused almost exclusively on Obama's policy in Syria.
If he ran again and won, he would be deposed. So, what is the point?
Raising interest rates might be a way they accomplish that, and then pretend they didn’t know what the result would be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ2UAYgIXG8
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We so pray!
Obama is a narcissist and misanthrope. The very flower of liberalism. Bill Clinton bragged that he could win a third term as well. Rat presidents never want to leave. They become so drunk with power. They think they are kings who can never be replaced.
Obama, you are making Nebuchadnezzar and Rabshakeh look like little school boys in the arrogance department.
Only like you did the other times. FRAUD and LIES! Now you’ve brought in millions you THINK will vote for you.
Very, very, very true statement.
Thank God for those who had the foresight to impose term limits. If only we could do so with Congress...
Sickeningly, he is probably correct.
As bad as things are, as much as he has committed treason agains our nation - over 1/2 the populace is still in love with him.
As one said long ago - the problem isn’t Obama - it’s a nation that would put him in office the 2nd time after his real colors had been revealed.......
WB, BTW.
Is that a scene from the Naked Gun? LoL
if the GOPe ran another mccain or romney he could very well win again...
“Coming to America” - See? I’m washing lettuce!
[if the GOPe ran another mccain or romney he could very well win again...]
That would be Mr. Jeb Bush, Designated Loser.
Couldn’t have said it better.
The Narcissist is telegraphing what he wants to do and checking the people’s reaction to see if he can sign an executive order or create a situation where he can declare martial law.
The humility is inspiring..
Narcissism at full tilt.
Hey Baraq, your mother.
Sadly, he’s probably right. I thought he was going to get his ass handed to him in 12, without the novelty, the white “guilt”, and his ability to present himself as sane since he had no record, but the electorate’s stupidity exceeded even Mt expectations.
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