US voters' views: Tammika Waddy

As Barack Obama marks one year since he was elected US president, we ask Republican and Democratic voters from across the US to reflect on his performance.

Tammika Waddy Real estate agent | Democrat

His presidency has made me feel better about who I am

Age: 33 Lives: District Heights, Maryland Occupation: Consultant and real estate agent Last election voted: Democrat In 10 words or less: Mother, independent, cultured, spiritually aware, realist, tasteful, humble and honest US voters' Views: main page

"Barack Obama has done very well over the past year. He's managed to maintain his cool composure in the face of a mountain of adversity.

Being a black president has certainly affected minds and attitudes in the Senate and Congress.

But there are certainly many white faces in our government who are uncomfortable with a black president.

Obama began working on the very tasks that he campaigned on from the onset of his term.

Most importantly, he's brought people together, overseas and abroad. The only people who despise Obama are the power hungry super-conservatives.

Ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is a huge and complicated task. Our administration literally has to help change the thinking of those who hate us.

Obama has his work cut out for him in that regard but I believe we'll succeed in ending the wars. More lives will be taken and more setbacks will come but overall we will have victory.

Obama has not made any promises that he's totally failed to achieve. Government is a collective effort and Obama has many rivals on Capitol Hill, so if he fails it will be because of a lack of votes and not his effort.

Awarding the president the Nobel Peace Prize was a great move. He commanded the attention of the world with a message of change, peace and hope. Obama not only stole the show, he was - and still is - the show.

His presidency has made me feel better about who I am and it gives me hope that even I can do anything.

I believe we will see massive improvements in our country over the next seven years. Then when his term is over, we will have another eight years of success. I think the right-wing conservatives will be on the sidelines for the next 20 years. I feel it in my bones."

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