Barack Obama has just admitted that he might consider running for President on NBC. Will that be great?

Question

You've got to vote for him if you got the chance! He's probably the only young candidate (besides Edwards) who would appeal to all Americans and bring the country back to respectablitity.

Answer 1

As his constituent, no. Too many people worked very hard to ensure he had a fighting chance as a U.S. Senator from Illinois. Unlike the general election in the state, his primary was no cakewalk. Everybody is pointing out the accomplishments he achieved as a STATE SENATOR, not a federal senator. He has co-authored some good initiatives, but he was not able to pass most of them. I want to see him shine as a senator (like Paul Simon, Dick Durbin) because he is on a very important committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, and he could be instrumental in engendering global change.

He is almost 2 years into his term. If he does decide to run in a crowded field of candidates, then he seems restless and very inconsiderate to me. Campaigning takes it toll on family. Why put your family through something like that again so soon.

He is an appealing candidate, but I need him to direct more federal monies into this state and write laws that will help this state as well as the Midwest. The higher your political office, the more removed you are from your constituency.
Sad, another politician blinded by the glare of adulation.

Reality check: Most people who are undecided or key swing voters (Democrats and Republicans) have not heard about Barack Obama.

Second reality check: Halfway into her term, Hillary Clinton had become more centrist; it was not all of a sudden. She is still the frontrunner and still has good chance of winning the overall election. I understand that most of us are relatively young, but it was SHE that spearheaded a bill for comprehensive universal health reform AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, that never came into fruition.

Answer 2

Thank god I thought this man should run for the presidency, I thought it back when he was elected for senator. I didn’t think it would be in the 2008 election though. Obama is bi-racial; his mother is white American while his father is from Kenya

This man has done a lot in his young life and also done a lot in the politic world even if he doesn’t have as much experience as some. To be frank JFK one of IMO our countries best president was very young when he was in office. Obama would make a fine president and I hope he runs if not in 2008 then surely in 2012

Answer 3

In 1996, Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate from the south side neighborhood of Hyde Park, in Chicago. He served as chairman of the Public Health and Welfare Committee when the Democrats regained control of the chamber.

Obama helped to author an Earned Income Tax Credit for the state that provided benefits to the working poor. He also worked for legislation that would cover residents who could not afford health insurance, and helped pass bills to increase funding for AIDS prevention and care programs.

In 2000, Obama made an unsuccessful Democratic primary run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat held by four-term incumbent candidate Bobby Rush. Rush, a former Black Panther and community activist, charged that Obama hadn't "been around the first congressional district long enough to really see what's going on". Rush received 61% of the vote, while Obama received 30%.

After the loss, Obama rededicated his efforts to the state Senate. He authored a death penalty reform law under the guidance of former U.S. Senator Paul Simon. He also pushed through legislation that would force insurance companies to cover routine mammograms.

Reviewing Obama's career in the Illinois State Senate, commentators noted his ability to work effectively with both Democrats and Republicans, and to build coalitions. In his subsequent campaign for the U.S. Senate, Obama won the endorsement of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, whose officials cited his "longtime support of gun control measures and his willingness to negotiate compromises", this despite his support for some bills that the police union had opposed.

I saw his speech at the Democratic convention and while he certainly does have personal appeal and is obviously a good public speaker, I doubt very seriously he could win the presidential election in 2008. I don't think the country is ready to elect either Barack or Hillary. I like them both and I would vote for either of them (barring some scandal between now and election day) over anyone the Republicans might put up, but I don't think the country as a whole will vote for either of them in large enough numbers for them to win.

Answer 4

Just because he is young, good-looking, and articulate does not mean he would be a good president. The fact that he has almost NO experience as a leader should be the first thing you would want to consider. If he shows leadership qualities over the next 10 or so years, then you might want to consider him.

Answer 5

i would support obama all the way in a run for the presidency . i would go as far as a door to door advocacy for his election.
Im afraid that the right wing crime machine would not allow it to happen, and i would fear for his life.(being real here folks) just by skimming through yahoo answers you can find the militant right wing conservatives who would not only support his demise but some of these red neck uncle daddy types would line up to participate in an old fashioned lynch mob.......sad that even after all these years that that kind of stupidity still remains in the most powerful democracy on the planet

Answer 6

No, it wouldn't be great. The usual suspects will fall all over themselves to see that he gets elected, whether or not he has the qualifications. Some people are more interested in seeing a first (black, woman, gay handicapped Eskimo). For a better understanding, refer to the current media frenzy over Hillary's possible candidacy

Answer 7

I haven't heard anyone talk about any qualifications. What public offices has he held, where did he go to college, has he owned a business? You may as well vote for the kid down the street if you don't know these things and then vote for someone like him.

Answer 8

He would make a great president!

I mean, even if he were as dumd as the day is long, he could really do no worse than the 'what' who currently occupies the Oval Office!

Answer 9

Don't even bother voting. Bush and other presidents are elected ONLY by THIS secret and evil group that's been in control of everything for far too long!...
http://www.rense.com/general58/suspre.htm

Answer 10

Yes. He has already accomplished a great number of things in his time in congress. He is a go-getter and hasn't become stodgy, corrupt and unwilling to make a decision.