President Barack Obama's farewell address Tuesday night contained very few surprises: his delivery was as good as it usually is; his list of accomplishments – especially on the economy, terrorism and race relations – were predictably overstated; and his veiled swipes at Trump shocked no one. The litany of issues he touched on, from income inequality to climate change, sounded reminiscent of his 2012 campaign platform. It's also not a surprise that he telegraphed his intention to remain active in politics, saying, "All of us have more work to do … All of us, regardless of party, should throw ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions."
Mary Kate Cary
