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The Republicans sure do. In fact, if they could have his body exhumed they'd proudly put it on display at their convention. And what was HE before running for President? Governor of California and the former President of the Actors Union? Those credentials surely prepared him to occupy the most powerful position in the world.
But he WAS eloquent and inspirational, something our country obviously needed at that moment in our history. I didn't vote for him, but millions of Democrats did.
We're at that crossroad again, and anyone who thinks Obama is just an empty suit needs to not only consider the "Reagan Phenomenon," but also the fact that Obama is a sitting Senator, extremely smart and articulate, and has caused enough sensation with his candidacy to upset the person who was once the annointed Democratic nominee.
We've endured perhaps the most dangerous and embarrasing President in memory for eight years-I think it's time we showed the rest of the world that we get it now. And on the domestic front, we could all use some hope and inspiration.
