My Thoughts on Obama’s Planned Fall Speech

President Barack Obama went to the Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C. with his daughters, Sasha and Malia, on November 29, 2014 to promote Small Business Saturday. Credit Evan Vucci/Associated Press

This past week, it was revealed that former President Barack Obama signed a contract to speak at the Cantor Fitzgerald LP’s planned health care summit. According to the terms of the contract, Obama could back out if there are any scheduling conflicts or any other concerns. If Obama does give a speech, he will receive $400,000.

That announcement was soon met with some grumbling on the left, notably from two highly regarded U.S. senators.

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