President Obama: In the Final Stretch

President Obama: In the Final Stretch

President Obama: In the Final Stretch

Taking stock of the president’s last moments in office.

Khalid Rahmaan
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While most people are focused on the campaign between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, let’s take a moment to take note of President Obama’s final year and a half in office. (Camera operator: Harrison Tweed.)

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Khalid Rahmaan Khalid Rahmaan is a Brooklyn-based stand-up comic.


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