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We all are longing for the days of Obama. His latest mic toss proves it

The Independent·Caitlin Hornik·1 day ago
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B arack Obama is back in the spotlight and Millennial Democrats are suddenly feeling something they have not in years — hope.

Having Obama back behind the podium brings a wave of intense nostalgia and longing for the days when a competent (and handsome) man resided at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. His easy swagger and natural charisma feel like a warm hug from an old friend; a temporary balm to soothe our weary souls, exhausted from the unfiltered chaos of the current administration.

Watching him casually and effortlessly toss that microphone at the conclusion of the Michigan rally for Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson — in a recreation of his viral mic drop at the 2016 White House Correspondents' Dinner — brings back memories of the good old days.

Online chatter praised 44’s “impeccable aura” and branded him “the coolest to ever do it.” Others said he’s “still charismatic, after all these years” and labeled him “the GOAT.” But it’s one Instagram comment — “Alexa, play…

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