This just in: Barack Obama might spend a lot of time in the public eye after his presidency ends, or might avoid it, or maybe something in-between.
One top aide said Mr. Obama respected Mr. Bush's decision to limit his time in public after leaving office, but also admired Mr. Clinton's aggressive use of the spotlight to press his agenda.
"My sense is that he's probably a blend of the two," said David Plouffe, one of Mr. Obama's closest former aides and a member of the library foundation board.
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