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What Has Surprised, Enchanted, Humbled, and Troubled You Most in 2009?

  • 4/30/09 at 12:45 PM
What Has Surprised, Enchanted, Humbled, and Troubled You Most in 2009?

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During Obama's press conference last night, New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny caused a fuss by asking the following question:

During these first 100 days, what has surprised you the most about this office, enchanted you the most about serving in this office, humbled you the most, and troubled you the most?


Was it an appropriate question for a president dealing with massive economic and military crises? Perhaps not. Is it a question whose answer we were curious to hear? Certainly.

In fact, we'd like to hear what all of your answers would be. Not necessarily relating to President Obama, but rather in your own life. Let us know in the comments what has, since 2009 began,

1. Surprised you most?
2. Enchanted you most?
3. Humbled you most?
4. Troubled you most?

Earlier: Obama's Enchanting Press Conference

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