Barack Obama and his mother-in-law watch as it becomes clear he has won the presidency in 2008

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image showing Barack Obama and his mother-in-law watch as it becomes clear he has won the presidency in 2008

Senior-Mas on March 12nd, 2021 at 22:42 UTC »

They both look unimpressed and terrified at the same time. I always imagined when you win the big seat you’re like oh shit I got to really do this now.

fanghornegghorn on March 13rd, 2021 at 00:03 UTC »

I'll never forget that his grandma, who raised him, died the day before. The day before!

The last of his parents left. Dad died in the 80s. Mum and grandpa in the 90s. Grandma was left and Missed it by 24 hours.

He's not just holding his mother in law's hand. He's holding the hand of the last person left he has to go to for maternal love, advice and wisdom.

And never forget the grace and dignity of John McCain https://www.sbs.com.au/news/mccain-offers-condolences-to-obama

acarpenter08096 on March 13rd, 2021 at 00:43 UTC »

“Okay, fine, I guess Michelle couldn’t have done better”