Post by Adriana Velez
TIME magazine has named President Barack Obama person of the year for 2012. This is the second time for Obama; he was TIME's person of the year as President Elect in 2008. Here's how TIME editor Richard Stengel explained their choice: In many ways, Barack Obama is the 21st century version of this new American. But he’s more than just a political figure; he’s a cultural one. He is the first President to embrace gay marriage and to offer work permits to many young undocumented immigrants. Once again, Obama is leading America in the midst of a crisis. The nation is slowly crawling out of a recession, we're mired in fiscal cliff talks, and we're reeling from the recent tragedy. Maybe we can all draw inspiration from some of his best quotes.![]()
TIME magazine has named President Barack Obama person of the year for 2012. This is the second time for Obama; he was TIME's person of the year as President Elect in 2008. Here's how TIME editor Richard Stengel explained their choice: In many ways, Barack Obama is the 21st century version of this new American. But he’s more than just a political figure; he’s a cultural one. He is the first President to embrace gay marriage and to offer work permits to many young undocumented immigrants. Once again, Obama is leading America in the midst of a crisis. The nation is slowly crawling out of a recession, we're mired in fiscal cliff talks, and we're reeling from the recent tragedy. Maybe we can all draw inspiration from some of his best quotes.