Ariel's Rogers Says Obama Was Ready to Be Commander-in-Chief

The transcript discusses a conversation about Barack Obama's decision to run for President and the speaker's support for his candidacy. The speaker was involved in Obama's campaign as Co-Chairman of the Illinois Finance Committee and later in the inauguration. Despite being offered a job, the speaker chose to remain in their business due to their passion for investing and their team.

What was Barack Obama's initial plan that he shared with the speaker?

How did the speaker feel about Obama's readiness to run for president?

What role did the speaker take in Obama's campaign?

What was special about the speaker's involvement after Obama was elected?

Why did the speaker not take the job offered by Obama?