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Yeah.... One of the Obama quotes that sums him up pretty well is, "Tell me what we're doing and I'll sell it".
BUT, because of this countries history and a lot of undealt with racism and the path of pure chaos that always springs up from that, it was important for us all to have a black president and it was important that he do well. And Obama did well above average, even if I wanted a lot more out of him, after he strung us along with "Hope and Change". Obamacare alone sealed his legacy. His term was an important step toward universal civil rights. I dont know about you, but I Like civil rights and human rights for all. Its one of the #1 things I care about. The universality of rights is important no matter who you are--even to your avwerage white male right winger-- equal protection is something they need and should value. I am a financially OK old white guy myself, so this is not some sort self serving statement.
I need everyone in my country to do well because a country where all have enough is a significantly better place to live for me, and also just a better place to be a human being in. America needs to be a country that makes sure its poor have enough rather than a country fixated on if poor people have too much. We've become a shittier people over the course of my lifetime and there needs to be a change. Its got to start with getting rid of centrist dems and replacing them with people who care about the issues of the voters, even the poor ones, and who pledge to fight for human and civil rights for all-- that includes rejecting AIPAC completely.