but what struck me was his introspection, coupled with how he tried to make sense of the world - figuring how society (people) functioned.

Yes. It makes for a deeply intelligent and compelling narrator's voice. Now of course that doesn't guarantee anything in terms of what he'll achieve (or mismanage) as President, but it does show he won't fail out of sheer narrow-mindedness, incompetence or stupidity. And as I said, it promises more good books.

Thanks for the link! It made me smile in the best way.