JFK first off was a WW2 hero from a prominent family which means he didn't have to put himself in harms way, but he did anyway. He was in national politics far longer then Obama before running for president. 1946-1960 with terms in the House and Senate. Remember he defeated Henry Cabot Lodge, a real powerful senator in 1952 to get his Senate seat. That already puts him way way ahead of Obama on a political level.
He was also a popular and decisive leader AS President with a proven record. The Cuban missile crisis is a defining moment in US history.
To compare Obama to JFK is like comparing an adult to an infant. I love Obama, he makes great speeches and I believe he CAN be great. He certainly has a long long way to go to be compared to an icon like Kennedy though. Just because somebody makes great speeches does not make them great presidents or leaders. Action speaks louder than words and for that only time will tell.
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