I see a lot of Libs on here saying he will make a great President and they hope he runs in 08. What has he done to prove he would be a good choice? All he's currently doing is going to book signings and every light weight interview he can get to sell his book.Wow ,lets get that guy for President!
2006-10-20 12:43:51 · 10 answers · asked by itsallover 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
He's black, he's relative nice looking and he can speak well. That's all I can see that they feel may be appealing. He's for Affirmative Actions=pro discrimination & he's pro-illegal, so as far as I'm concerned he's is no one I will ever vote for.
2006-10-20 12:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Believe it or not, I believe I have the answer for this...
Ive been spending some time reading his website and other sites, such as Alan Keyes' website (because that is who Sen Obama ran against) and I have found that he is a likable guy.
The problem with Sen. Obama is that he now has a voting record that we, as Americans, can choose to follow which side of the issues he falls on.
His speeches are well written. They are flowery and inspiring. Does this remind you of anyone? How about William Jefferson Clinton? I am reminded of a quote from David Brinkley that later caused him to resign. Anyone? :
On election night 1996, chided Bill Clinton, charging he “has not a creative bone in his body. Therefore, he's a bore and will always be a bore." Just after President Clinton's victory speech, Brinkley, who thought he was off the air, bemoaned having to look forward “to four years of wonderful, inspiring speeches full of wit, poetry, music, love and affection. More goddamn nonsense."
Just making a point but that isn't the only reason- oh, no...
Unlike 99% of Democrats in office, Senator Barack Obama is the icon of the Democratic party because he can debate on the issues with substance- the others cannot. That is why they are pushing him forward to lead the way for the Democratic Party and why liberals want him in office- because they need someone who doesn't have a stain on his record or a dress, who people will like, and won't look like a complete fool in a debate (and I must say that although Alan did well debating him, he didnt do enough- read the transcripts of the debate).
Here's an excerpt:
PONCE: Mr. Keyes, among other things, at times in our history, the United States Senate has been known for great statesmanship. I know this has been a contentious campaign, but I'd like each of you to take, to talk something about, to tell us something you admire about your opponent. You can take a minute, if you can fill up a minute.
(laughter)
KEYES: Well, I think he has proven to be someone who has been able to make a strong and favorable impression, on a personal level, on folks. I think that he did so in his speech at the Democratic National Convention, and I think that he's also, obviously, made a powerful impression on the media elites in Illinois, and in other places.
(laughter)
KEYES: I think that that is, obviously, something that required talents and abilities. I also think that, during the course of the debates we've had, he's shown himself to be both courteous and somebody who, as I've watched other debates around the country, is able to engage substantively on the issues--at a level that, I think, has been helpful in clarifying the differences between us.
...but there you have it.
2006-10-20 20:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by paradigm_thinker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has America rooting for a paradigm shift--He is kind of a Theodore Roosevelt type persona...some old school republican ideals, such as teaching our children how to be useful in our society, ending apathy as you will (I guess you would call some of his ideas "paleo-con") while at the same time embracing modern liberal ideas such as the call for clean, cheap, renewable energy sources, and education reform. A very mobilizing persona, he is genuine and always keeps in mind that he is one of the people(he refuses to accept rides on corporate jets, including oprah's, because he says it distances himself from his constituents) Just a warm and refreshing change for D.C. politics--I can't wait till we have a majority democrat congress to see what he can REALLY do. He has only drafted a couple of pieces of legislation that have passed one being the pension protection act.
paradigm thinker...I think you are right when you say his speeches are well written, however more than that, he can think on his feet, and not in the icky, con man way...in a way that shows he is reflective, and really means what he says...I think your excerpt of the debate with Keyes shows that he even won Keyes over!
2006-10-20 19:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Great question! The only thing that comes to mind is driving his SUV to a speech about Global Warming!
2006-10-20 19:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bawney 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
He hasn't told brazen and self-serving lies to the world, he hasn't traded human lives for profits, he hasn't tortured anyone, he hasn't started a grotesque war to assuage his own twisted ego and fatten the wallets of his rich friends...
...and oh, yeah - he hasn't diddled any children and talked his political buddies into hiding his perversion.
Other than that...yeah, that dude's a real loser!
2006-10-20 19:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by St. Hell 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
He's a slick talker like bill, young and appealing to the awed by the celebrity crowd.
2006-10-20 19:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
He's going to be Keith Olbermann's guest on Countdown
tonight. Check it out & you'll see why.
He's a very intelligent, well spoken guy who cares about people.
2006-10-20 19:49:24 · answer #7 · answered by Calee 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Strong, compassoinate, clean record..... sounds a lot better than most people in Congress.....
2006-10-20 19:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's the media!! I guess it would be who is in charge of that.
2006-10-20 20:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by profile image 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
he is a smart man, full of good ideas, good attitude, he is what this country needs.
2006-10-20 19:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋