I totally agree—their body language said it all, especially when Michelle hugged him and mouthed, “It’s okay.” Most people say ‘it’s okay’ when facing trouble.
I’m shocked the media, which usually picks up body language (remember G.H.W. Bush looking at his watch?), had no mention of it other than to say that the Obamas were emotional because it was their last political appearance. Heck, I would be jumping for joy if that was the case and I was on my way to victory. No more chicken dinners and living on an airplane.
Another thing I noticed is the two daughters are not anywhere to be seen. I realize they want to protect them and the girls have their own lives with school and their routines, but you would think for historical purposes they would want their daughters to witness their father’s last political victory. I think they are protecting them from a possible loss and want to prepare them for what’s ahead without media attention.
“Another thing I noticed is the two daughters are not anywhere to be seen.”
Obama’s running on his “white half” in the swing states; I said a month ago we wouldn’t see him playing basketball until the election, and it was true. His family is hidden, though the wife is trotted out to encourage the base; haven’t heard about any of her “fashion tips” lately, have you?
If he thought he was gonna be re-elected then it wouldn’t necessarily be his last campaign as being the sitting President you have to campaign and give speeches for your programs and other candidates in off year elections.
“I’m shocked the media, which usually picks up body language (remember G.H.W. Bush looking at his watch?), had no mention of it other than to say that the Obamas were emotional because it was their last political appearance.”
“the media”
That’s where you’re off on this. It’s actually the Rat party’s corrupted media (in disguise as an objective professional media.) As such, this is no real surprise.