Answer:
They were considered stars because they all held public office as a state legislators, governors, and judges.
Many of them served in Continental Congresses and Congress under the Articles of Confederation
Some had helped write their state constitutions
Many were Revolutionary War veterans
Explanation:
These were in my notes in Edge!
Edit: I basically took a screenshot of what the guy said I hope this helps!
Obama is a good leader, because he is trying to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. A wide gap between the rich and the poor is never good. We can look back into history to see this. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, the rich got out of their taxes, so the poor had to pay more, which widened the gap. The dynasty soon fell. While it may not be working completely yet, Obama is doing all he can to fix this problem.
Side note: This is a very democratic stance on American politics, however it is more of a democratic question, as Obama is a democrat.