From Oct 2008. .. Obama Will Be One Of the Greatest Presidents

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Huffington Post
October 9, 2008
Frank Schaeffer

OBAMA WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST (AND MOST LOVED) PRESIDENTS

"Great presidents are made by horrible circumstances combined with character,
temperament and intelligence.
Like fireman, cops, doctors or soldiers, presidents need a crisis to shine.

Obama is one of the most intelligent presidential aspirants to step forward in American history.
The likes of his intellectual capabilities have not been surpassed in public life since the Founding Fathers put pen to paper.
His personal character is also solid gold.
Take heart, America we have the leader for our times.

I say this as a White, former life-long Republican.
I say this as a proud father of a Marine.
I say this as just another American watching his pension evaporate,
along with the stock market.
I speak as someone who knows it's time to forget party loyalty, ideology and pride
and put the country first.
I say this as someone happy to be called a fool for going out on a limb and declaring that:
1) Obama will win, and
2) He is going to be amongst the greatest of American presidents.

Obama is our last best chance.
This is a man who in the age of greed took the high road of community service
This is the good father and husband.
This is the humble servant.
This is the patient teacher.
This is the scholarly statesman.
This is the man of deep Christian faith."

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