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The presidential election is right around the corner, so it's time to grade the president. President Obama has faced many challenges --- how has he done as he approaches the end of his term? Explain what he has done well or what he could have done better to support your opinion.

Introduction

Much has happened these past four years in our country. President Obama has faced many challenges while in office as he has faced issues with the economy, health care, education, foreign relations, national defense, individual rights, and many more.

A Democrat would argue...... our country faced economic collapse when Obama took office and he helped stimulate the economy onto the road to recovery. He helped the country to avoid this collapse, and although the economy has not recovered, we are in a good position for growth. Supporters celebrate his health plan, the end the war in Iraq, and the fact that he killed Osama Bin Laden. They would argue that his efforts have strengthened democracy around the world.

A Republican might say..... Obama has extended the role of government, has not taken the right path to help our economy, and committed the country to huge debt. They feel that we are not better off today than we were four years ago.

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