Romney ( along with other GOP hopefuls ) has seized on comments like that to make pride in America a centerpiece of his campaign ( slogan : `` Believe in America '' ) . David Gergen , David Gergen : How is America 's specialness reflected in politics ? They say Michael Zuckerman 's take on America 's exceptionalism : Americans are a chosen people . America 's take : Obama is special because it 's different , an outlier with unique set of values . Writers : The candidate who will win in 2009 will show he can join liberty , egalitarianism .
David Gergen , David Gergen : How is America 's specialness reflected in politics ? They say Michael Zuckerman 's take on America 's exceptionalism : Americans are a chosen people . America 's take : Obama is special because it 's different , an outlier with unique set of values . Writers : The candidate who will win in 2009 will show he can join liberty , egalitarianism .