Everybody knows that this election is full of strong opinions and high stakes. We see it every day in the news and social media. No matter who wins the next election, one sad fact will be still be true: Barack Obama is leaving the White House. Whatever your politics are, there are a few things I think all of us will miss just a little bit when he and his family leave the White House.
1. His sense of humor.
Every year at the Correspondents Dinner, Obama graced us with his hilarious comedy bits. Between cracking jokes about his own age and the "end of the Republic," Obama finished strong with his 2016 speech.
2. Michelle.
Okay, she's literally the best. From her childhood fitness campaign to her impeccable wardrobe choices, Michelle knows how to kill the FLOTUS game more than anyone. If you haven't already, watch her do Carpool Karaoke and thank me later.
3. Their kids.
With parents like Michelle and Barack, how could you not turn out to be perfect, intelligent, amazing humans? Growing up in the White House must come with huge amounts of pressure, and Malia and Sasha have handled it with grace and humor the entire time. They were even listed on Time magazine's 25 most influential teens of 2014.
4. Their friendship with Bey and Jay-Z.
If you're friends with Beyonce and Jay-Z, how can you not be the coolest president of all time?! They are obviously very close, and Obama even went so far as to say, "Beyoncé could not be a better role model for my girls because she carries herself with such class and poise and has so much talent" at a fundraising event for Obama's 2012 campaign at Jay-Z's 40/40 club.
5. He takes criticism well.
6. The Obama dogs.
The presidential pups, Sunny and Bo, are the perfect addition to the Obama family. Both Portuguese water dogs were added to the fam during their time in the White House. They each have actual schedules that the First Lady must approve every month. They are in high demand.
7. His relationship with Jimmy Fallon.
And I think that sums it up pretty well.
