I think he's deeply concerned about democracy. And when he thinks that there are fundamental Democratic principles at stake, that go to discrimination, free press, and so on, he's going to speak out.
David Axelrod discusses Barack Obama's commitment to speaking out on democratic principles.
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I do believe that you are elected not to advance the interest of your party but advance the interest of your country.
What we need is more humility. We need more of the ability to listen to each other, to treat each other respectfully. I think that's what the Democratic Party needs. That's what our country needs.
I mean, he's president of the United States. He was elected. They should be there.
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