People always grow and mature.
Humanitarian appeals always help. They penetrate deeper than political tradeoffs.
I think reconciliation is Obama's goal - but the fight with the Republicans is like a fight with pit bulls, they never let go. Even worse, now the Republicans feel they can keep pushing and he will keep giving. They have not seen a stiff resistance on his part.
What's good for Blacks is good for all of America.
If you run, you might lose. If you don't run, you're guaranteed to lose.
I was extended secret service protection during my presidential run in 1984, when I received the most death threats ever made toward a candidate.