It has crossed my mind that this might be the most difficult presidency

[jhrobbins]

since Lincoln or FDR and I am thinking now - the man that wins (and at this point, it looks like our guy) will absolutely have a crushing presidency. I don't envy this president.

[AllentownJake]

1. Someone on here said Obama wants the job McCain wants the Title

Sometimes despite our stupidity America gets the right leader at the right time.

[On the Road]

11. Boy, That is a Great Line

Certainly seems to be the case.

[damonm]

2. True, but didja notice...

That Lincoln & FDR are listed among the 3 "Great" presidents?
As Obama will be.

[trof]

3. No kidding?

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

4. I was thinkkng that before the primaries even started...

.. WHO in their right mind WANTS to be President after Bush?

AND that was BEFORE the Financial Crisis!

[Whalestoe]

5. And an old man can never handle a presidency of crushing weight.

Obama is young, full of energy, and ready to lead. Let's do it.

[jhrobbins]

6. From your lips to God's ears...

My grandmother used to say this and it takes me back to her homespun beliefs.

[TheDonkey]

7. agreed. This will be the toughest since FDR. Obama really has to get it done

but I have faith in him and Joe Biden.

[Orsino]

8. Yep. The country has go to learn...

...that neoconservatism is a luxury, and that we won't be able to afford it again for a long time.

[Window]

9. Absolutely. In the best of times it is a thankless job.

[Johonny]

10. But bad times generally make great presidents

As Clinton found out generally stable times lead to a population uninterested in drastic programs like national health. However FDR managed to pass massive changes during the depression. The next president will have an opportunity to pass massive and generational changing legislation. Of course if you have a W during your bad times well... that's why I'm voting Obama.