The hallmark of our democracy is the peaceful transition of Presidential power following an election. These transitions are well planned, seamless and with the presence of comity. Last Friday, we witnessed a different sort of Presidential transition, one without an election, peaceful, seamless, full of good humor, but not likely planned. For the world to see at a White House press briefing, President Obama conceded the presidency to former President, Bill Clinton, without fanfare or an election. He just surrendered and left good naturedly to join his wife at a Christmas party. The only thing missing was the last trip on Air Force One, back to Chicago to write more memoirs.  One can assume the Presidential resignation, which lacked formality, is temporary, as it would cause a constitutional crisis by not following the prescribed line of succession.Nonetheless, we did witness a startling semi-succession of presidential power, with the not-so-subtle admission that, despite...(Read Full Post)