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kpete

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Tue Dec 1, 2015, 07:56 PM Dec 2015

OBAMA: "I知 anticipating a Democrat succeeding me - I知 confident in wisdom of the American people" [View all]

A reporter asked:

“To put a finer point on the climate change question, can leaders gathered here believe that the United States will keep its commitments even after you’ve left office, if a Republican succeeds you in the White House?”



He said:

“Just with respect to my successor, let me first of all say that I’m anticipating a Democrat succeeding me. I’m confident in the wisdom of the American people on that front.“

However, Obama did say that if “somebody from a different party” happens to succeed him,” they will learn it isn’t all daydreams and unicorns in how to get things done. He said:

“But even if somebody from a different party succeeded me, one of the things that you find is when you’re in this job, you think about it differently than when you’re just running for the job. What you realize is what I mentioned earlier, that American leadership involves not just playing to narrow constituencies back home, but you are now at the center of what happens around the world.”

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Needless to say, the president seems very confident that the American people will choose what’s best for the nation, and that is electing a Democrat to continue our progress forward.


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Anyone with a pulse should be able to defeat any of the Republican candidates.nt ladjf Dec 2015 #1
+1 PennsylvaniaMatt Dec 2015 #2
Not true: No just anyone can take on the GOP: Hillary is very special leader lewebley3 Dec 2015 #23
we underestimate them at our peril 0rganism Dec 2015 #36
What you are saying is don't underestimate the powers that prop up the clowns. L. Coyote Dec 2015 #42
a clown within the GOP power structure can be a powerful clown indeed 0rganism Dec 2015 #43
I remember when people laughed when George W. Bush was the nominee Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #46
Just being a Democrat isn't good enough for me. SadWingsOfDestiny Dec 2015 #3
. Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #7
Who the shite cares.. don't vote for the Democratic nominee.. and promote not voting for whomever Cha Dec 2015 #8
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I have been the base for 28 years I don't stay home rbrnmw Dec 2015 #17
Same here, since Eugene McCarthy ran for president in 1968. Hekate Dec 2015 #39
I like to pretend my opinions are a hurtful truth, too LanternWaste Dec 2015 #21
More Sanders propaganda: Most American's are not even thinking about politics lewebley3 Dec 2015 #24
I have a feeling we're better off without some people. Renew Deal Dec 2015 #27
If you can't get 100% of your wishes granted, you'll take your ball and go home. baldguy Dec 2015 #10
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We already went through this 15 yrs ago. Ask President Nader how that worked out. baldguy Dec 2015 #22
Then why are we thinking of nominating another establishment candidate to lose? pengu Dec 2015 #28
Well spit it out: Do you think there's no difference between Hillary/Bernie and the GOP crowd? Hekate Dec 2015 #38
Welcome to DU... SidDithers Dec 2015 #14
"the truth hurts" lol Cha Dec 2015 #15
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2015 #16
And you hate imperfect candidates more than you love this country? randome Dec 2015 #19
Hardly seems reasonable to even take PPR's opinions into account at all. Hekate Dec 2015 #41
I'll bet you an Alito and raise you a Roberts.... wolfie001 Dec 2015 #25
Brilliant......... Darb Dec 2015 #29
Buh bye...nt SidDithers Dec 2015 #33
Well, then. Ahem. Purity uber alles! byronius Dec 2015 #35
Do as you want ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #40
Confident in the integrity of voters, machines, not much! 7wo7rees Dec 2015 #4
I hope he's right. hollowdweller Dec 2015 #5
And then he said.. flamingdem Dec 2015 #6
kick treestar Dec 2015 #9
What else is he going to say?!?! bigwillq Dec 2015 #11
"I totally think we're in for 8 years of a Republican..." ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #18
These days, maybe your disclaimer needs to be your new sig line! randome Dec 2015 #20
This is great news to get out!!! wolfie001 Dec 2015 #26
Thing is, even if a Republican wins next year, he'll *have* to act to stop climate change Bucky Dec 2015 #30
kpete Diclotican Dec 2015 #31
I'll have to see it to believe it maxsolomon Dec 2015 #32
"No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people." KamaAina Dec 2015 #34
+1 B Calm Dec 2015 #37
If it is "wisdom" to choose anyone but the things the GOP is selling... malthaussen Dec 2015 #44
Evidently he hasn't read DU in the last 6 or 7 years. Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #45
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