Donuel says

I believe Obama broke our hearts by being a no boat tipping moderate and defender of the status quo...

I was going to disagree, but maybe I have to say that I have also been disappointed with Obama - despite the fact that I still have a great amount of admiration for the man.

In some ways, I'm glad that he got some kind of healthcare plan passed, but the plan does somersaults trying to appease the insurance companies. What we really need is a single-payer plan, like Medicare for all or a national version of the very good Federal Employee Health Plan that I have.

I also have to say that Obama's failure to enact credible immigration legislation during his first two years, was a devastating disappointment to me.

But on the other hand, Obama seems to be a good man, a man of integrity. I think he's largely responsible from our recovery from the Great Recession. I think he's also done more for criminal justice reform than people give him credit for. And I think he makes a lot of sense. When he speaks, it makes me think - of the presidents in my lifetime, I think he's the best public speaker. I suppose that history may well consider Barack Obama, like Jimmy Carter, to have been a failure as President. But I still admire both men immensely.

I want a moderate, somebody who will take the concerns of all into consideration. And I guess I have to admit that I think that Bernie Sanders is that kind of person - despite his self-description as a Democratic Socialist. Still, I think that Hillary Clinton is a more powerful and practical politician, so I'm supporting her.

-Joe, conflicted-