Thoughtful Americans are beginning to realize that Barack Obama’s thoughtful, reasoned leadership has been a blessing for the United States of America.

The President’s favorability ratings are rising. They's at 50 per cent in a recent Gallup poll.

Perhaps the antics of the bevy of Republican hopefuls who are, and have been, vying for the GOP presidential nomination provide the contrast needed to highlight Obama’s qualities of calm leadership.

In this article in The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg discusses Obama’s decision making process and its results. It hits the nail on the head.