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The First African-American President in the History of the United States is a Two-Term President. (Original Post) Hissyspit Nov 2012 OP
And, as Tweety pointed out OldHippieChick Nov 2012 #1
Interesting, I didn't know that democrattotheend Nov 2012 #25
A mandate to pass policies supported by the dem majority, not the grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #28
. Javaman Nov 2012 #2
Their last hope was to delegitimize him by makijg hik a one term president RomneyLies Nov 2012 #3
of course gottavote Nov 2012 #33
Happy Dance with an attitude! AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2012 #4
So, I guess this means he's not a fluke? Moonwalk Nov 2012 #5
Good thing too, otherwise the racists would use it as their argument. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #6
. Hissyspit Nov 2012 #7
All I have to say is... redStateBlueHeart Nov 2012 #8
This is huge. Arsenio Hall explained it in a way that really made me think. PeaceNikki Nov 2012 #9
But...since he's half white, wouldn't that count for one term? BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #10
Dems have won 5 of the last 6 elections Johonny Nov 2012 #11
Agreed. avaistheone1 Nov 2012 #14
+1 Hissyspit Nov 2012 #32
Amen! BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #12
Elected 2-term Dem: Only Clinton and Obama since FDR. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #13
thank about that for a minute madokie Nov 2012 #15
At the polls today I stopped a moment before voting straight D. texanwitch Nov 2012 #16
And one of the best Presidents we have ever had! nt silvershadow Nov 2012 #17
That is what I wanted naviman Nov 2012 #18
Mark my words, after the next four years Terra Alta Nov 2012 #19
That makes me enormously happy amuse bouche Nov 2012 #34
Deservedly so. nt TeamsterDem Nov 2012 #20
WOOT!!! alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #21
Not me. Cha Nov 2012 #23
YES! They didn't get their Inauguration night pact and Cha Nov 2012 #22
America is the greatest country in the world! dem4ward Nov 2012 #24
And we as one nation made it happen... GetTheRightVote Nov 2012 #26
The First African-American and Caucasian President.... LovingA2andMI Nov 2012 #27
I said to my students when I told them I early-voted and one asked if I voted for the Black guy... Hissyspit Nov 2012 #29
Yes! It is!! LovingA2andMI Nov 2012 #30
Hell yes! eShirl Nov 2012 #31
Despite the obstructionism, outright hatred, voter suppression, and even Proles Nov 2012 #35
Once again, We Trounced the Republican Beast....Huzzzah! whathehell Nov 2012 #42
Beautiful thread. Thanks. n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #36
re:The First African-American President in the History of the United States is a Two-Term President. allan01 Nov 2012 #37
Yes, he is union_maid Nov 2012 #38
Great pix, thanks. freshwest Nov 2012 #39
Should put a sad GOP pick as the last one for comedic effect evirus Nov 2012 #40
I am so emotional today! marew Nov 2012 #41
 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
3. Their last hope was to delegitimize him by makijg hik a one term president
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:02 AM
Nov 2012

He still kicked their ass.

Barack Obama will go down as one of the greatest presidents in history.

Now begins the Barack Obama project. let's name EVERYTHING after Barack Obama.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
9. This is huge. Arsenio Hall explained it in a way that really made me think.
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:42 AM
Nov 2012

He said it was a huge race for minorities. That if Obama were only a one-termer, many would be all like, "ya know... we TRIED that black president thing and it just didn't work" for many years to come.

But... WE FUCKING WON!!

Johonny

(20,965 posts)
11. Dems have won 5 of the last 6 elections
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:45 AM
Nov 2012

at least popular vote wise. So can all pundits stop with the America is a center-right nation bullshit and start focusing on what Americans actually vote for and about.

texanwitch

(18,705 posts)
16. At the polls today I stopped a moment before voting straight D.
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:59 AM
Nov 2012

I was voting for a second time for President Obama.

I was very proud to do it.

Terra Alta

(5,158 posts)
19. Mark my words, after the next four years
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 04:07 AM
Nov 2012

Obama will go down as one of the greatest Presidents of all time. It will be a long time before we'll see a Repuke President.

amuse bouche

(3,657 posts)
34. That makes me enormously happy
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:32 AM
Nov 2012

We barely survived Bush, so I never want another right winger as president

Cha

(298,087 posts)
22. YES! They didn't get their Inauguration night pact and
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 04:15 AM
Nov 2012

make PBO a 1 Termer! And, we ALL Helped with That!

Mind Boggling!

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
27. The First African-American and Caucasian President....
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 04:32 AM
Nov 2012

Is a two-term President. Can we HEAL our racial divide in America now?

Congratulations President Obama, Michelle, Sasha and Malia; Vice-President Joe Biden and Jill.


Hissyspit

(45,788 posts)
29. I said to my students when I told them I early-voted and one asked if I voted for the Black guy...
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 04:42 AM
Nov 2012

that I voted for the white guy. Barack Obama.

The African-American part is pretty important historically, though.

Actually we all know Bill Clinton was the first Black President.

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
30. Yes! It is!!
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 04:52 AM
Nov 2012

And B.C. (as I like to call him) Bill Clinton DELIVERED to assist President Obama, when it mattered most~

eShirl

(18,509 posts)
31. Hell yes!
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 05:09 AM
Nov 2012

21st century got off to a rough start, but we're solidly heading in the right direction now.

Proles

(466 posts)
35. Despite the obstructionism, outright hatred, voter suppression, and even
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:37 AM
Nov 2012

potential machine rigging against Obama, he still wins.

There may still be hope for America yet!

allan01

(1,950 posts)
37. re:The First African-American President in the History of the United States is a Two-Term President.
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:50 AM
Nov 2012

rush. its time to pack your bags. your taxi is waitin. theres the door and dont let it hit u in the ass as exit the country .

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