Gordon Stewart : Obama 's second inaugural speech made up for the mistakes of his first . Stewart : In this second inaugural address , Obama the Candidate became Obama the President without a trace of the bait and switch to which too many citizens have become so accustomed that in their cynicism they cease to vote at all . Obama spoke as a leader who is prepared to make choices and fight for them . He said unlike the disappointing first inaugural speech , there was no blame this time . Stewart : Both Obama 's supporters and opponents have a clearer idea of what he will do next .
Gordon Stewart : Obama 's second inaugural speech made up for the mistakes of his first . Stewart : Obama spoke as a leader who is prepared to make choices and fight for them . He said unlike the disappointing first inaugural speech , there was no blame this time . Stewart : Both Obama 's supporters and opponents have a clearer idea of what he will do next .