[Tennessee Nana]

“In 18 months, I’m turning over the keys,” Obama continued. “I want to make sure I’m turning over the keys to somebody who’s serious about the serious problems the country faces and the world faces.
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Ah no..

The keys get taken off you and handed on to someone else...

youre not a king choosing your heir...

[Salvey]

“I want to make sure I’m turning over the keys to somebody who’s serious about the serious problems the country faces and the world faces.

He left out the clause, "...which I've created."