You are right SeaBreeze, Obama is a pretty nice person. But unfortunately he has proven himself many times to not be a good leader for the US. Only 13 and a half months to go so now he needs to solidify his claims and prepare for a retirement of sorts.
Whomever wins the next election will have their hands full with his leftover and unfinished works. Obama care needs to get finished and implemented. Our economy needs to get restrained someway or the other as the inflation and lack of jobs is hurting many folks. The inflation s hurting the retired and on fixed income folks. Our debt needs to be attacked before our credit ratings get adjusted against the US.
I think most are not hating Obama the person but are really frustrate with Obama's leadership and goals. So it is time for a new effort from DC and it matters little who that might be. Just get in there and start fixing things. It is not his color or skin at all. Look to the number of non white folks in our government over the many years of the government. We have had Native Indian's, blacks, and more blacks in our coming elections. I don't think it is fair to blame 'hate for blacks' in the US is correct anymore.