"The contributing writer Peter Slevin met with Barack Obama at the new Obama Presidential Center, which opens next month, in Chicago, and asked him the question on a lot of Democrats' minds: Where is he, and why isn't he doing more to help the country in a moment of crisis? Slevin shares excerpts from his interview, during which Obama explains the limits of his role, and why he should no longer be the figurehead for his party."
"Slevin also speaks with David Remnick about why the famously optimistic President has lost some of his confidence in the American prospect. "I would be dishonest if I didn't acknowledge that," Obama admitted."
A newsletter invites readers to receive daily content. Barack Obama is interviewed at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which is opening soon. The interview asks why he is not doing more to help the country during a crisis. Obama explains the constraints of his position and describes why he should not remain the figurehead for his party. He also addresses changes in his outlook, acknowledging a loss of confidence in the American prospect. David Remnick is also interviewed about Obama’s optimism and how it has shifted over time. Obama admits that he would be dishonest if he did not acknowledge this change.
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