No doubt, the White House thinks the American people know Obama's story. But since the Inauguration, we've seen only the president's present: his perfect family, his Ivy League elegance, his effortless mastery of complex issues. We never see him sweat. And we forget that he ever had to struggle.

Summary

This quote suggests that the White House has carefully curated and presented a certain image of President Obama to the American people. It argues that this image only portrays his current accomplishments and successes, such as his perfect family and Ivy League education, while neglecting the struggles and difficulties he faced in his past. The quote emphasizes that by only seeing the polished and effortless side of Obama, people might forget about the hardships he overcame to reach his current position.

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