[trumandogz]

Would you have preferred Phillips be held for 444 days if it were to destroy Obama’s presidency?

[Syncro]

Oh, that's why the hostages in Iran were held for 444 days!

To ruin Carter's presidency.

What an inane question.

Obama's doing a fine job destroying his presidency without sacrificing a citizen to the process.

[surely_you_jest]

Would you have preferred Phillips be held for 444 days if it were to destroy Obama’s presidency?

It has happened before. And, to answer your question, yes.