So far, Obama is trying to approach his post-presidency in the same way as his cocktail-hosting duties — keeping things 'low-key', despite annoying pestering from Democrats for him to do more. After his presidency, Obama has taken multiple vacations since leaving the White House. Places like Palm Springs, the Caribbean and Hawaii.
"After meeting with tech executives about his presidential center recently, Obama headed to Oahu, where he golfed with friends and dined at Buzz’s Lanikai steakhouse in Kailua."
“Relaxed and calm”, mentioned about Obama, when dropped in on a Chicago meeting with community organizers planning his future presidential library.
Speculations on Obamas plans to stay in Washington is due to their daughter Sasha’s 2019 graduation from Sidwell Friends School.
“[Michelle] got one daughter to get off to college, another is a [sophomore] in high school. All of that comes first,” said Tina Tchen, her White House chief of staff.
“When I left my job in the White House, my kids were out of high school. If they had still been in grade school or high school, I might have well made the decision to stay in the city.” Former vice president Al Gore told The Washington Post.
Obama has been receiving much praise for his actions on still contributing to the overall community. His next move he is currently working on is building a community library in the Washington with his wife Michelle. He has been also has gotten praise for his fashion choices which has been trending on social media.
Founder and CEO of the KLEO Community Family Life Center, Torrey Barrett stated that “When he saw me, it wasn’t a traditional handshake... It was actually a dap, where we shook hands and patted on the back at the same time. . . . He said he and Michelle’s main priority now is to make sure the library happens.”
Do you think Obama's deserves a break?
Do you agree with Obama's post presidency choices? Or do you believe he should do more like the other Political Democrat leaders?
Do you believe his presidential duties are seized or should he hold his persuasion-al mantel to still help guide America?
Yeah he should get a break, he was president for 8 years and now he can do whatever he wants
ReplyDeleteAfter years in office I believe that a break would be needed. All of Obama's post presidency choices are up to him. I believe that Obama is still able to pursued the people of America although being out of office.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that Obama deserves a break because of all the stress that has been put on his shoulders. And now it has been lifted and he can have time to relax. He has done a lot for this country and he deserves time off for a little bit after the four years he went through.
ReplyDeleteI believe he deserves the break as he had been in office for 8 years non stop working as president so this is a well deserved break that Obama needed
ReplyDeleteI think it is good that Obama is finally getting a break and I do not believe that he should be pressured into doing more work, he has done more than enough for america
ReplyDeletehe has done a great job being the president of the states for 8 years ,he truly deserves a break and enjoys what life will bring to him from now on.i think he was successful and committed all the time.
ReplyDeleteObama deserves a long break after spending two long terms in office. Being the President is a stressful job, so he should be able to relax.
ReplyDeleteAfter 8 long years of being president, I think a break is necessary. I agree with Obama's post presidency choices because he already did his part and is time for him to relax.
ReplyDeleteI admire that Barack Obama's still concerned about political issues and he wants to help his community, even though he's no longer president of the United States. It shows that he still has a leading presence in the world, despite Trump being the new president.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Obama's post presidency choices because for the last eight years he worked extremely hard and rarely had time for himself, but now he can relax and enjoy himself while still staying politically involved but with events that he wants to.
ReplyDeleteObama does deserve a break a huge one cause he's had the most important job of all time.
ReplyDeleteI also am in agreement with Obama's post-presidency decisions. He has had a very stressful 8 years and never truly had time to do what him and his family wanted to do.
ReplyDeleteI think Obama deserved this break after his presidency finished. It will definitely feel be a huge stress reliever to all of his family.
ReplyDeleteI believe Obama deserves a big break, he dealt with a very difficult Presidency. I support his choices 100%, it is his life and he can relax how he likes.
ReplyDeleteObama definitely deserves a break for all he has done for this country. Now whether he wants to continue to contribute and help out fellow democrats that is totally up to him.
ReplyDeleteObama needs a break after all the struggles he's been through being president. His post presidency choices are just him finally relaxing after all those years.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with most everyone else that Obama needs and deserves a break after his presidency. Now that he is not serving as president, he serves the right to relax and spend his own time.
ReplyDeleteAfter 8 years I think obama is o=long overdue on a break from all the responsibilities of being the president of the united states. Everyone agrees and disagrees with some of his choices, but I honestly think he made some mistakes and had some good choices.
ReplyDeleteExcellent blog post Joshua-Erik Sanchez. I do believe that ex-president Obama deserves a phat break since he was in office for 8 years and dealt with many people disliking him and through all the choices he's made and tried to make. If I served in the office I would probably roll a fatty (as in have a bbq) with my boys so I do think Obama is spending his time efficiently.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Obama should definitely take a break from presidential duties. The last thing he needs to be doing is hurt his reputation even more to make another mistake that will hurt our nations future.
ReplyDeleteObama deserves to take a break from presidency. He had dedicated 8+ years to our country and deserves to be able to relax and go on vacation.
ReplyDeleteAll those white hairs on Obama's head proves that he needs a break. Obama's post presidency choices are fine because he is still giving to the community.
ReplyDeleteWow you mean he's being a normal citizen? Didn't see that one lol xD. I think this absolutely ridiculous do you see George Bush running around the world and riding camels? We need Obama to buy a house next to the White house so he can be like FDR and have his 5th term in office. He has to work until he dies because we all believe he needs to do that so that must mean he has to save the world again with CbamaOare the reformed version of winning the game per se. Get in there my friends
ReplyDeleteI definitely think that Obama deserves a break after running the country for 8 years because he also has done a pretty good job.
ReplyDeleteObama deserves a break due to his 8 years of hard work, running a country that needs to be taken care of. He's been through so much during his years of presidency. Obama still has a place in the white house to help guide America but going on several vacations is very well deserved.
ReplyDeletei think Obama deserves a break because being a president is not easy and it is stressful. I also think he should still try to guide American to the right direction.
ReplyDeleteI think that Barack Obama deserves a break because of his hard work serving this country and making it better. I don't agree or disagree with his post presidential choices. These are his choices and he can do whatever wants after his presidential campaign. I think after his post presidency I think he should still get into a little about making this country better but he already did everything he needed to do so now it up to what ever he wants to do.
ReplyDeleteI think Obama does deserve a break because he has worked hard in the office for 8 years and has been under a lot of stress and has done stuff to help make this country better. I think that with all the work Obama has done, if he wants to go on a vacation for a bit that's up to him.
ReplyDeleteI think that he does deserve a break after working in office for the past 8 years. Being president can be very tough on a person, and it is nice to be able to take a break, especially after such a long period of time. Now is the time for him to be able to relax, and take a breather after all of his family's hard work.
ReplyDeleteof course he deserves a break, he was a great president. He overcame so many problems and solved them with great solutions. If wants to help out our democrats that is totally up to him.
ReplyDeleteAfter taking care of business and hard work, I definitely feel like he deserves a break. The time in which he was president was very chaotic and not an easy one and I feel like it would be great for him to have a break for him and his family.
ReplyDeleteI feel as if Obama deserves a break for all he has done for this nation. He should not have to further try and help America if the voters spoke and trusted the actions of the current President Trump.
ReplyDeleteI believe Obama deserves a break not because what he had done, but anyone who has done that much deserves a break. He deserves the vacation.
ReplyDeletei believe Obama deserves a break because it would not be fair if he would still be helping out when he is no longer in office.
ReplyDeleteObama was president for 8 years and wants some time to relax he served his country and he should be able to enjoy some time with his family. Since he has a big impact on our society I do believe when he can he should speak about his ideas.
ReplyDeleteHey good for Obama, after having one of the most stressful jobs in all of America, he did good, and deserves a long vacation.
ReplyDeleteI think he does deserve a break because it is such a stressful job and I think he should just be living his life.
ReplyDeletegood for their family for relaxing and taking their time to have fun now. i think he should still try to be in the limelight because he is a role model for many people especially our generation of kids in america
ReplyDeleteI think Obama deserves a break and to vacation if he wants to because he's spent the last eight years holding such a powerful and stressful position.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that Obama deserves a break after being president for 8 years because he did stress out a lot so I do find it fair and it is also good that he is spending more time with family.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that Obama does deserve a break since he was the president for 8 years. Obama does deserve the vacation he is on since he was always on duty when he was the president.
ReplyDeleteI think he is entitled to a break to do what ever he wants. He did his job as best as he could for 8 years. He does not need to do any political work if he does not want to. He will but does not have to.
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