Do Americans expect too much of the president of the United States, and do presidential candidates themselves unwisely encourage such unrealistic expectations in voters? Read the complete article here.
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August 11th, 2012 | 3:04 pm | #1
Yes. Inevitably followed by squashed expectations: “Why didn’t he give me a job? Why didn’t he pay for my health care? Why is crime still happening? Why doesn’t it rain lollipops and snickers bars? Why hasn’t Jesus Christ returned on a cloud of glory to say well done my good and faithful politician?”