Jay Parini : Many impressed by Obama in 2008 let down . What changed about him ? Comment: But he does n't communicate this . Why ? Perhaps he does n't believe in himself , he says . Parini : Especially on foreign policy , my hope is he 'll better spell out his hopes for the world .
Jay Parini : Many impressed by Obama in 2008 let down . What changed about him ? He 's done much : Brought down unemployment , saved economy , brought health care reform . But he does n't communicate this . Why ? Perhaps he does n't believe in himself , he says . Parini : Especially on foreign policy , my hope is he 'll better spell out his hopes for the world .