Former President Barack Hussein Obama, 59, revealed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that in the next couple of days, he will be sharing a glimpse of some of the most impactful moments of his life and the early years of his presidency.
“For eight years in the White House, I walked along the West Colonnade to get to and from the Oval Office—a one-minute, open-air commute.” Obama wrote:
“It was along this walkway that I’d gather my thoughts for the day, preparing for conversations with members of Congress and constituents, reviewing plans and proposals to move the country forward.”
“On the way back to the residence in the evenings, my briefcase stuffed with papers, I’d use the time to clear my mind, anticipating my dinner with Michelle and the girls, and an exuberant greeting from the dogs.”
“This walk framed the beginning and end of my days, and it’s also the start of my book. Over the next couple of days, I’ll be sharing a glimpse of some of the most impactful moments of my life and the early years of my presidency. I hope you’ll travel the path with me.”
“I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden.” Obama said in another post.
According to a New York Times article, Joe Biden will be president because of his close association with Obama, because he espoused many of the same centrist policies and positioning and because of public nostalgia for the normalcy and decency the Obama years provided.
