Obama, the already retired President --
"Obama has been hosting star-studded dinners that sometimes go on well past midnight and inviting a few newcomers such as former NBA star Alonzo Mourning into his social sphere. He's playing golf more than any other year, replacing basketball as his go-to sport, partly because of concerns about getting injured. ... Obama is giving more thought to his post-presidency than his aides like to suggest. He has spoken privately of his intention to establish a foundation with the reach and influence of the Clinton Global Initiative, the international fundraising juggernaut started by former President Bill Clinton. And despite his deep connections to Chicago, he has told friends he would like to live in New York City...." (source:
Politico Playbook )
I guess when you are an ineffective leader, but stuck in the job for 2 1/2 more years, you just coast along enjoying the amenities of the office, while your mind wanders off to more idyllic thoughts of some illusory future.
