The man with a huge smile on his face as he handed Trump the white house
Again, this is consistent with his policy of a peaceful democracy.
and by irrelevant I meant he doesn’t affect public opinion anymore.
You don’t think the next Democrat candidate for president would want Obama’s endorsement? Obama literally meets the definition of “Elder statesmen”. Also, up until trump, sitting Presidents would frequently consult prior Presidents on policy actions. Reagan consulted Nixon. Clinton consulted Carter. Obama even consulted W Bush. You can bet those conversations affected public policy.
I’m not quite sure why you’re bifurcating it like that, but whatever. If it helps, consider Obama’s words for other politicians that he has to speak publicly and feel free to ignore it yourself, but understand why it is that way and its not pointless for everyone.
Again, this is consistent with his policy of a peaceful democracy.
You don’t think the next Democrat candidate for president would want Obama’s endorsement? Obama literally meets the definition of “Elder statesmen”. Also, up until trump, sitting Presidents would frequently consult prior Presidents on policy actions. Reagan consulted Nixon. Clinton consulted Carter. Obama even consulted W Bush. You can bet those conversations affected public policy.
Politicians are still influenced by him but I’m talking about the public…and unfortunately those are two VERY different groups.
I’m not quite sure why you’re bifurcating it like that, but whatever. If it helps, consider Obama’s words for other politicians that he has to speak publicly and feel free to ignore it yourself, but understand why it is that way and its not pointless for everyone.