BARACK OBAMA

Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th President of the
United States, and was sworn into office in November of
2008. Prior to his election to the Presidency, he served
as a Senator for the state of Illinois. He is the first
African American president and was born in Honolulu,
Hawaii in 1961. Obama is a graduate of Harvard Law
School and also holds a degree from Columbia
University. He is a member of the Democratic Party and
serves alongside Joe Biden, the current Vice President of
the United States of America. He has a wife named
Michelle and two children named Malia and Sasha. Like
many US Presidents before him, Obama has many fans
and critics who have varying opinions of his political
tactics and ability to rule the nation.
Pros and Cons of the Barrack Obama Debate
One of the main reasons many people like Obama is
that he comes off as a bright and assertive leader. This
makes him good at rallying the American public behind
certain causes. Many people also like the fact that he is
rather cautious. He thinks before he speaks, especially
when speaking to the public.
The political and economic policies Obama espouses are
also well-liked by a number of citizens. He is very
familiar with political and social issues that affect the
middle and lower classes, not just those of the wealthy.
Many supporters also believe that his religious
upbringing gave him a greater appreciation for the plight
of the oppressed. His actions as President have had the
goal improving the quality of life for those people. For
example, his healthcare plan has provided healthcare to
many Americans who never had care before. As far as
the economy goes, his supporters believe he has
realistic goals of transforming the American economy to
better deal with globalization. He takes into account the
fact that most Americans are concerned about rising
prices, and makes decisions that prevent entering
another Great Depression.
For every Obama supporter, there is someone who
believes that he does an inadequate job as President.
Critics believe that he is inattentive to military and
national security needs. He does not seem interested in
these matters and seems to focus largely on the
economy.
Some critics also believe that his ideas are too radical
and simply not feasible in today's economy. They
believe that giving more to the poor means taking more
from the middle and upper classes. For example, the
healthcare plan may bring care to the less fortunate, but
critics argue that it does so at the expense of others,
who may have to pay more for their care in the long
run.