That's a question where people have genuinely different views based on their values and priorities. Here are some key perspectives:

**Those who view him positively often cite:**
- The Affordable Care Act expanding health coverage
- Economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis
- Ending combat missions in Iraq
- The killing of Osama bin Laden
- Relatively stable presidency without major scandals

**Those who view him critically often cite:**
- Expanded drone warfare and civilian casualties
- Immigration enforcement (record deportations early in presidency)
- Handling of the Syrian civil war
- Slow economic recovery for many working-class Americans
- Increased national debt
- NSA surveillance programs

**Mixed assessments often note:**
- He faced significant congressional opposition limiting his agenda
- Some promises (closing Guantanamo) went unfulfilled
- His legacy partly depends on how you weigh different policy priorities

Presidential evaluations also often shift over time as historical perspective develops.

Reasonable people assess his presidency differently depending on which issues they prioritize and their political values. Do you have a specific aspect of his presidency you're most interested in discussing?
