“...so anyway John, you don’t have to endorse me this election cycle. I can take it from here.”
“What I would like is a few more comments of praise over the next 18 months. That should just about do it.”
“Now if you could also state, American doesn’t have anything to fear from this president, I’d sure appreciate it.”
“Ah, you betcha Barack. You’re my pal. Here, give me a hug.”
You should have put “Friend” in there somewhere....however it was a fantastic and realistic post.