Jeff Denno: Obama’s accomplishment stand on their own
Re: “Democrats’ silence speaks volumes” (Letters, Feb. 25): Here are a few facts:
▪ 16.4 million more people have health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansions, etc..
▪ Obama ended our war with Iraq, drawing down our war in Afghanistan.
▪ Obama rescued the U.S. auto industry, despite most Republican opposition.
▪ Unemployment has been brought down to a level considered to be “full employment.”
▪ Over 14 million new jobs have been added to a robust economy.
▪ Ended diplomatic hostility with Cuba.
▪ Ended Osama Bin Laden.
▪ Ended U.S. policy of torturing captives.
All of this despite almost unanimous opposition by those in the Republican Party. It’s amazing what he was able to accomplish against an intransigent Congress and a hostile Supreme Court. Let’s give this president some credit!
Jeff Denno, Merced
This story was originally published February 29, 2016 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Jeff Denno: Obama’s accomplishment stand on their own."