Barack Obama

And, I'm pushing 70.

JFK was a great inspiration, but sadly had little time to implement any lasting legislation, although his handling of the Cuban crisis was laudable.

LBJ's legislative record was exceptional, but he bought the MIC's 'WAR IS GOOD' line, and his personality could be repugnant on occasion.

Carter was an honorable man, hamstrung by the post-Vietnam 'petrol-dollar crisis' and a staff that had little idea how to get things done in Washington, making him appear, albeit unfairly, as weak and ineffectual.

Clinton was the 'great empathizer' and presided over economic 'goodtimes', but he signed some destructive legislation (whose nefarious effects are still apparent) and he appeared not to be in control of his own libido.

BHO has the inspirational quality of Kennedy, has avoided the siren song of all-out war, while managing to get some truly landmark legislation signed. He's been accused of being 'weak and ineffectual', but exhibits a steely and graceful resolve under an unprecedented RW and LW assault. He has his finger on the nation's pulse and can 'empathize' along with the best.

And, all of this without the least whisper of scandal within his administraton.

History will be kind to him and his presidency.