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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In any case, even if he was vague about specifics, most people voting Obama believed they were voting for progressive policies that would help them.

By failing to deliver material improvements to the conditions of their constituents, they decreased turnout in 2010 and 2016. People reelect politicians that help them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

We can definitely agree on the reasons his presidency faltered. Even 2012 was pretty sad given his blowout in 2008.