Blog #8

Obama and Franklin both share difference and similarities, but I think they are both fairly similar and here is why. Franklin D. Roosevelt always spoke to the people, for the people. Instead of hands off government like Hoover and saying that the economy would fix itself, he actively participated in plans to mend the economy. This is just like what Obama is trying to do by passing bills and being active. Both FDR and Obama give a warm feeling, a feeling of hope to the people. They both wanted to aid the public instead of let it do what it wants. The funny thing is, they were both also popular. Obama was more popular during the election and Franklin was popular overall which is why he had an easier time passing bills through congress.