As his second term approaches its close, it seems to have dawned on President Obama that his attempts to fundamentally change America aren’t everything — the whole “commander in chief of the armed forces” thing is going to be part of his legacy, too.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has been doing the heavy lifting lately, and it’s been a while since the president drew one of his famous red lines in the sand. Sounds like it’s time for President Obama to sit down for a televised town hall on America’s military to remind everyone he’s on top of things, and that he knows just the person to take his place.
CNN to host town hall with President Obama on Sept. 28 to discuss US military issues. https://t.co/WyBwMXQdwU
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/RayRayConrad/status/777973576175464448
One simple question. Why? He has 4 more months. He's had over 7 years.
— GRITS (@XanaduMusings) September 19, 2016
For what? Is he trying to run again??? You ppl are a joke!!!
— Debbie Brock (@DebbieB1230) September 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/AOTUCDAD/status/777977050439090176
https://twitter.com/micohen55/status/777972781535354881
Should be a very uninformative waste of precious time to see.
— Harry Binford?? (@CaptainNormal) September 19, 2016
The military would be a real stretch for the Obama legacy.
— JDubbs (@dubbs0624) September 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/HarleyLaughland/status/777974478559064064
https://twitter.com/DelimaAntonio/status/777974985507864577
I'm willing to bet he spends more time attacking Trump than military 'issues', he can't resist & CNN is more than happy to help.
— WR Jones (@Nostrabillis) September 19, 2016
The only issue is the lack of spine in our president
— Noat Metz?????? (@honkerhunter) September 19, 2016
you guys will do anything to save his ass. 8 YRS of nothing. Now ur pathetic town hall, silly rabbits
— Joseph T. Santillan (@JosephTSantill1) September 19, 2016
good move, use obama for ratings before his popularity is gone. Chapter 1 in the dem playbook
— American Randy (@American557863) September 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/Scottymo99/status/778032055800049664
cnn must have lost the bid to air the frog jumping contest, filling empty air time.
— Slick Ar (@SlickAR5) September 19, 2016
So … Jake Tapper is going to give the president an on-air security briefing in front of a small audience? It doesn’t sound like much fun to watch, but it’s a good idea. And it will give the president a chance to share anecdotes of all those times he turned to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her expert guidance.
Oh! Is he running for a 3rd term, or talking for Hillary?? I won't be watching.
— JoLoDib (@JoLoDiBenedetto) September 19, 2016
is Clinton campaign paying for this free advertising? #HaveYouNoShame?
— Stu Haas (@stuhaas) September 19, 2016
so you guys are hosting a #HilaryClinton infomercial?
— Jeremy P (@JerPow77) September 19, 2016
of course it's scheduled for 2 days after the first Debate when it'll deflect from Hillary getting her ass kicked @realDonaldTrump
— Acosta We Dont Care (@pennypleeez) September 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/latinoUSAFirst/status/777994153682673665
https://twitter.com/LoriPowerHarris/status/777974660134690816
Hey #LameDuck No one gives a shit.
— Beulah ?? (@BeulahJeanne) September 19, 2016
Sound like a sure-fire ratings bonanza. Maybe if viewers make a game out of it:
over/under on how many times he says " let me be clear" is 78. Over/under on his use of "I"
Is 998.— Milksy25 (@milksy25) September 19, 2016
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