Can't come too soon for me. Anyone going to watch the speech? Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on January 10 http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/02/obama-to-deliver-farewell-address-in-chicago-on-january-10.html Obama, who campaigned hard for Trump's Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, has sought to ensure a smooth transition of power despite major policy differences with his successor. He also leaves his party without a clear figurehead as he leaves the White House.