This author has made clear his belief that Barack Obama has been an outstanding President, and in many ways, a trail blazer, and transformational President.
But it is clear that IF he loses reelection tonight, his rank and significance in history will be a lot lower than if he wins!
One term Presidents never stand out as much in history, with maybe the exception of James K. Polk in the 1840s, who did not seek a second term, and died three months after his term, but had accomplished tremendous expansion of the United States in his term, more than anyone since Thomas Jefferson.
It is sad to think that is the case, but it is reality, and history will, simply, not be as kind to Barack Obama if he leaves office on January 20, 2013!
And it is possible much of his legacy COULD be repealed or reversed, which would be a true tragedy!