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I think I'm the best candidate not just to beat President Obama, but to do what is necessary to get this country going, a conviction conservative who can rally the American public around a common set of values.

— Rick Santorum

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

During the 2008 campaign, I strongly endorsed Barack Obama for president. I did so early, when many Democratic leaders - including many prominent African-American politicians - believed the safe bet was to back then-front-runner Hillary Clinton.

— Douglas Wilder

I like Obama. I don't know who could do a better job. He's got an incredibly tough situation, and a good heart and mind. I'd like to see him rally support a little better.

— Ted Turner

President Obama seems to think that you win by demonstrating that you're a more reasonable person than your opponents. It didn't work too badly, I'll grant, as an electoral strategy in the 2012 election.

— Timothy Noah

Obama is a great leader. He can fire people up and get them to do what he wants.

— Penn Jillette

Barack Obama is probably the most exciting candidate that either the Democratic or Republican party has produced at least since I've been around. He's fresh, he's new, he's insightful.

— Joe Biden

I could have beat Obama.

— John Catsimatidis

✗Opposing Perspectives

Part of what makes America strong is our resilience, tenacity, innovation and our willingness to be optimistic about our future. I know that President Obama is absolutely the best president to lead our country in the right direction.

— Valerie Jarrett

People who are desperate for Barack Obama to win the presidency are capable of practically anything.

— Mike Gallagher

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

— Deval Patrick

I thought Obama ran the best campaign I have ever known - disciplined, well organised, very, very good. I was very impressed.

— Nancy Reagan