"I Hope You Still Believe In Me."

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"I believe in you.  I hope you still believe in me" , said President Barack Obama to the crowd gathered at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel for a fundraising reception Tuesday Night. 

I am able to answer that question with an emphatic "Yes, Mr. President, I still believe in you."  This is a tough week for you.  I know you have had a bunch of them over the last three years.  This week though has to be one of the most difficult given the decisions coming forth from the Supreme Court.  Although the Arizona immigration ruling wasn't a complete victory, it was still an important and solid victory for you.  I am hopeful that Thursday's ruling will be a favorable one too. 

These last few hours I have reflected on what you must be thinking this week prior to the Court's ruling on the healthcare bill.  Landmark legislation that will forever be linked to your presidency.  I know you have prayed that the Justices will uphold the law.  I also know that you are less concerned about your legacy with the legislation as you are wanting the American people to have health insurance.  Please remember that every President who has occupied the White House since FDR has wanted to pass a healthcare program.  They failed where you succeeded. 

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I know that there are millions of Americans who are uncertain about the healthcare act.  The opponents of the legislation have been successful in distorting much of what the law provides and doesn't provide.  The national conversation has been interpreted in such a fashion as to confuse most Americans.  Millions of dollars have been spent trying to sway people and their opinion of the law. 

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Whatever decision the Court makes on Thursday, I for one, believe in you and your leadership.  These difficult times have required enormous leadership and you have delivered time and time again.  I haven't agreed with all your policies or programs but I have believed in your leadership for our nation.  Times have been difficult for me during your tenure in the White House but your voice and belief in me and my fellow Americans has been uplifting.  You have worked the problems of our nation with very little cooperative effort from Congress.

You have tried to be bi-partisan and I believe most reasonable people acknowledge that.  You have accomplished a great deal during your years and I am confident that more achievements and success for our nation is sure to come when you are reelected in November.  You will be reelected.  Not everybody agrees with your handling of issues but you have led our nation effectively.   

I stand by you and with you no matter what the Justices rule on Thursday.  As you do, I am hopeful that the Court will take a step forward, not backward with their ruling.  Everyone knows that the law is not a perfect one but it is a good beginning.  The same goes for our economy.  It is happening very slowly but it is happening.  The economy is growing and jobs are returning.  Not nearly as fast as anyone would like but forward progress is being made.  You need to stay the course and continue to fine-tune the details and lead the debate.

I am glad that you still believe in me.  That's important to me.  It makes a difference for me.  Just know that I believe in you.  So do a bunch of your fellow citizens.  I'll be watching for the ruling.  I'm feeling pretty good about it right now.  I hope you are too.