It was neither a good or bad idea. I don't think Obama thought " you know, I think I'm going to cry today ". Sociopaths might do that. But Obama is no sociopath. He is, however, human.

I believe they were a genuine sign of emotion, brought on by extreme fatigue that facilitated letting his guard down.

He's endured 4 years of racist, demeaning comments by half the country determined to see him fail for spite. Some leaders would sooner see the nation fail than see Obama succeed.

The fact that the nation re-elected him and vindicated his unswerving determination to do the best he can for this nation despite the rancor and discord has to be an emotional experience for anyone. You would have to be on the edge of sociopathic not to feel some sort of emotional gratitude.

Not EVERYTHING can be scripted for the cameras and journalists. Sometimes emotions just happen.

The President is human. He has every right to be emotionally full. I would think that folk on both sides of the aisle have shed some tears and rightly so. All of what has taken place during the campaign is and has been an emotional roller coaster.

It takes a true man to put his pride aside to express his heart feelings we have had a our moments where we reminisce about the battled roads we have traveled (some are still traveling). The president's emotions has shown that he come along way and he's not finished YET. I just want to say Thank you Mr. PRESIDENT FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO AND WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU FOR OUR COUNTRY..its take a strong and dedicated person to have your position...I will continue to pray and support you...we love you Tammie H.

no comments the speech is clear and solid option for future of america

When your heart sees its inner desires fulfilled the sense of gratification is exhibited by a yell, a shout , or even streams of tears. I genuinly beleive he rememberd his days being young fighting for a common course and witnessed with his own eyes results coming full circle. Thus the fulfillment of the heart.

At that point, fatigue was setting in, and it's no wonder he was emotionally overwhelmed.

With the kind of strength this man has shown during his first term, even with the hatred he's had to endure I think he should be allowed a show of emotion.

For the ones who had to dig into this and analyzed, if he meant to cry or not, GET A LIFE! The country is an awful mess and this president stood in dignity with all the lies, treats and disrespect. With all of that, he still believe in bringing a country together despite the obvious prejudice that still remain. I pray that God have mercy on you people that continue to judge wrongfully and hate without a cause. I rest assured that God have and will continue to sustain and bless the BEST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!

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Agree ..well deserved win...for a man who showed enormous strength facing racially motivated country..though a republican,I can't help applauding this president ....hope he reaches across the aisle to fix the economy and health care mess...God bless america

R.B

Am so happy to read the positive comments.
Our president has to be totally exhausted. The tears
certainly do not show lack of strenght but abundance
of character.

He shed tears for all our struggles whether your own or someone else you know GOD BLESS this NATION.

So, no one ever questions whether John Boehner's constant waterworks are real or a show, but Obama lets a few tears sneak out and it's a national phenomena? Please.

I am happy I have a president that can shed tears, get happy , show compassion and stand firm.I can relate to that. We have no idea what its like to be POTUS the heaviness on your shoulder and to beat the odds in the first place to become President. IT OKAY PRESIDENT OBAMA TO CRY, you are human and Its an honor to have you as my president.
JS, VA

if you can't see genuine heartfelt emotion from this one tired man, from the hateful same old boring vitriolic racist spews that have come out in the open, to the lies, mountains of misinformation he's had to correct than perhaps you should ask, is there something wrong with me that i can't recognize genuine feelings from another human being?

I see there's a couple of neurotics on here. Unable to cry, walk around with a broomstick up their arse. Sorry you were born an incomplete human. Better luck next time.

I would rather hail to a Cheif that shared his open heart than one who thinks some people are not worth it.
There is strength and connection in vulnerability.
We have a real man for President.

Amen to that.comment |

When u have so much HATRED in your heart how can u recognize a real human emotion.

For those that dont believe.. Watch is success. Colored,black,what ever we may be! Of us,he is president.. Get over it. Love barack,michelle before white house,chicago love him. He isnt in scandals,bankrupt,money,sex problem,alcohol like Majority republicans. But watch him get this done now.

I am a black female, I never voted for Pres. Obama due to religious reason, but I have to respect this man. He is standing against mountains of racism, criticism, and complete and undeserved hatred. When he cried, he showed I am human, I hurt and I have emotions also. But, the best thing about it is; he is still standing. America bless God.

Stop looking for the negetive , time to move forward to the future .that's what's wormg with this nation everyone pulling two ways pull together let's see what could happen

President Obama is about the realist man you will ever see in these time he has my total respect

Shekhina
I concur. After experiencing the kind abuse that President Obama has been through within the last four years, he can do whatever he wants to do. The extreme behaviors exhibited by our fellow Americans have been shameful and evil especially in the presence of the children in our country as well as other countries. If any one thought that we were out of the dark ages in America before President Obama was elected, I hope that this display of hatred in the hearts of man has awaken the dead in you. Now, I pray, we, who understand will come together as one heart, one soul, one mind, and ultimately one body to continue to keep them safe.

He is human and he is sincere to the American.Haters should leave Barack alone so that he can tackle the task ahead.

Like it or not, president obama has been re elected because he deserves to be. He came into the mess that was left behind by Bush. He's a man that understands all walks of life. Its good that Mitt lost. He isn't the man for the job. He's where he needs to be, going back home and not being able to reck lives of the world. Thank you Mr. President Obama for wanting to fight for us another 4 years!!!!!!!

OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is a human and we need a president who is down to earth humble and human. We love him for what he has become, admire his courage against all odds and shows the youngsters and minority that this country is truly the United States of America a land of opportunity. We stand by you Mr.President.

The people of US should ashamed to let world see how racist a portion of the country is. despite your hate, President Obama believes that beyond our skin color we share the same aspirations. He is concern about our welfare! let him do his job. support him stop the ridcule and the hate. you claim to be Christians...show it!

So you're racist if you disagree with a black man, you people are nuts! What is racist is just about every African American voting for Obama just because he's black. You couldn't have voted for any other reason because African Americans are poorer and less driven to succeed since he took office

I didn't vote for obama this time. Does that make me a racist?? Or does that make me someone who doesn't agree with where he is taking the country?? People who are so quick to shout racism should realize their the ones who keep it alive. I see a lot of people saying God bless obama, someone who believes in gay marriage which is against God.

"I love you "B Rock" and 1st & 2nd families! "Bennie & the Jets" or Jesus Church & Evangelism * One Body of Christ *

My job is stressful but I can't imagine working for the USA and having to practically beg to get the job of corse he was a emotionally spent wouldn't anyone be

For C who said blacks are poor and less driven, you must be a white racist. There's lot's of people who are less fortunate than others of all races. Don't try to put us down. Its lots of African Americans are in very high places and don't act like you.let me remind you,LIKE YOU'RE PRESIDENT! So go lay up under the rock you came from or join us and celebrate moving forward like the rest of US. Also, no matter what color the President is, he still would of got my vote.

GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT...WE ALL NEED TO GET BEHIND HIM. HE HAS A TOUGH ENOUGH JOB WITHOUT ALL THE CONSTANT NEGATIVENESS...LETS GET POSITIVE AND UPBEAT FOR A CHANGE!!!

Dario u took words out my mouth. I love that man!

That sudden breakdown of emotion came from fatigue and all the traveling and racism hes had to endure from...simply because he wants a better world even playing field for all. I have never or would have never thought in 2012 white peopled make me feel take me back to Civil Rights Era. Evil sick world we live in and behind the color of our skin. Smh. TEAMOBAMA!!!!!

All i got 2 say to all u racists is "2 TERRRRRM!" N My 2 Chainz voice. Hahaha silly rabbits tricks r for kids.

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