This was one of the weakest speeches from an incumbent president seeking reelection that I have ever heard. At times, it seemed as if Obama sensed his own failure and the likely prospect of his defeat. He could cite no meaningful accomplishments, only more empty rhetoric.
I liked it when he misspoke and referred to himself as having held office for “eight years.”
Juan Williams said the emptychair gave hope and going vorwart/forward, everything is now hopeful. Well, at least he tried to grab something positive.