President Obama is compared to Hamlet in this analogy - he is reflective and intellectual and will be considered a hero after leaving office. Joe Biden, as Guildenstern, is Obama's loyal friend and party member but sometimes says things that cause trouble. John Boehner, as Rosencrantz, mostly does his own thing compared to Biden, disagreeing with Obama but maintaining a relationship akin to separation of powers. Bill Daley, as Horatio, is Obama's closest advisor as chief of staff. David Plouffe, as Polonius, advises Obama on initiatives but Obama thinks independently. The Tea Party in Congress is likened to Claudius for constantly opposing Obama's decisions through plotting.

1. President and his StaffIn analogy with Shakespeare’s HamletBy Nicole Krasnodebski

2. Obama Is HamletIs reflective and intellectualIs considered a hero even after Hamlet’s death just as Obama will after his term ends

3. Joe Biden (vp)Is GuildensternLoyal friend and is of the same party of Obama, yet sometimes says ridiculous things that gets him in trouble.(On right)

4. John BeohnerIs RosencrantzMostly does what ever he pleases in comparison to Guildenstern, who thinks before he actsGuildenstern and Rosencrantz sometimes quarrel (separation of power) but still remain “friends” (on left)

5. Chief of Staff (Bill Daley)Is HoratioIs Hamlet’s closest friend, as chief of staff is super close to Obama

6. Senior Advisor(David Plouffe)Is PoloniusCovers strategic initiatives, intergovernmental affairs, and advises president, just as Polonius did to Hamlet. However, Hamlet still thinks for himself.

7. Tea Party in CongressIs ClaudiusThe Tea Party is constantly plotting against Obama’s decisions just as Claudius plotted against Hamlet.