I suspect that when someone runs for the Presidency of the United States of America, the role of Consoler in Chief is not the role to which they aspire.
Yet, it is an important role that the Commander in Chief takes on. During President Obama's terms in office, he has had to take that role many times. In the last 12 months, alone, he has had to console victims of Superstorm Sandy, the shooting victims at Sandy Hook, the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, and the victims of the fertilizer plant fire and explosion in West, Texas. And these are just a few of the incidents that have resulted in President Obama becoming Consoler in Chief.
Over the years, the various presidents have brought their own style and ability to this role. President Obama certainly is very capable. In my opinion, President Clinton and President Reagan were very well spoken in this role.
Consoler in Chief is not a role that everyone can do comfortably. It takes a certain sense of self to be able to connect with others who are in pain. Consoler in Chief can help the country to heal, to retain its spirit and sense of pride in its country. It seems to be happening with President Obama.
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