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Obama on Mt. Rushmore? Some GWU historians say "yes"

In a survey with a incredibly small sampling size, ten George Washington University political and history professors, show that at least some of those surveyed believe Mr. Obama should, and will eventually join Presidents Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and Lincoln, according to a College Fix report last week.

Of the 10 history and political science professors asked, three suggested that Obama may eventually be added to the huge sculpture in South Dakota.

“Historical judgments take time to form and Obama is still in office,” said history professor Edward Berkowitz. “It could be that he will be one of the great presidents, worthy of having his likeness carved on a mountain, but certainly not yet.”...

Read entire article at The Global Dispatch