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Should President Obama stay a year to help Trump learn the ropes about his office?

President Obama wants to help Trump---all for the sake of the country. But, where do you start when Trump knows nothing about politics or foreign policy? His talent comes from leading people, apparently. He, already is surrounding himself with a Tra Party member and a White Nationalist as his chief advisors. Besides, Trumps seems nice and is willing to listen to Obama. 

I listen to NPR. All they talk about is the business part of the job. It's about the money. I listen to the Diane Rehm Show, but Susan Day, from USA Today is substituting for her. USA Today lends to the conservatives. It's obvious. 

However, Trump will find out, like Obama did, that "you can't always have what you want".  

Posted - November 15, 2016
Tag : #Obama

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  • No, Obama is worried mostly about one thing right now .. his legacy. He is just one of many reasons Hillary lost. Many did not want a third term of Obama. 
      November 15, 2016 8:31 AM MST
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  • 2515
    @Ranpolage, but Obama already has finished his job. Obama said he is now interested in making the transition as easy as he can to help Trump ease into the job. This is part of it. He is now called a "lame duck" president, because a new president has been selected. He cannot make any more major changes. Trump has won. Hillary is out of the picture. 
      November 15, 2016 8:42 AM MST
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  • Why would Trump want Obama to stick around, any more than Obama would want to. That's quite a stretch for a question. Do you really see any productive help in that? Show me the restroom, now you can get your a** out of here, would be more like it.  

    Can you say "dog and pony show" 

      November 15, 2016 8:57 AM MST
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  • 13277
    That's a ridiculous notion for two reasons. First, there's no precedent. Second, President Obama wants to leave office in January and be nowhere near the White House.

    What has happened historically is that presidents have sought advice and guidance from their predecessors. For example, JFK considered Eisenhower an unofficial staff member, Bill Clinton consulted Reagan for advice on military protocol - learning how to salute - for his role as Commander in Chief, and President Obama spoke frequently with W Bush when Obama first took office.

    The Presidents Club was established at Eisenhower's inaugural by Herbert Hoover and Harry Truman. Part of its role is for present and past presidents to share experiences and offer advice when wanted or needed. All living presidents meet on a regular basis - there's even a house near the White House where they stay when in Washington. There was a book written about the group.
      November 15, 2016 11:19 PM MST
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