4-year-old channels national grief over Obama leaving office

Even babies remember when things were simple.
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Jonathan Keshishoglou
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4-year-old channels national grief over Obama leaving office
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This election cycle's been a toughie for all of us in one way or another. And everyone, regardless of their spot on the political spectrum, has likely gotten a tad emotional.

But we're adults and discouraged from openly crying about things. Luckily, this toddler is here to be really sad that President Obama is stepping down soon and we're about to get... whatever comes next.

Now, consider that Obama's been president for twice as long as this girl's been alive and you realize just how big a change it is for the teary child.

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Jonathan Keshishoglou

Jonathan Keshishoglou (he often shortens that last part to just "Kesh") was an editorial intern on the Mashable Watercooler team. Watch him ramble coherently on Twitter: @keshception


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