Putting aside any and all prejudisms and just focusing on the requirements (expirience, knowledge, and support of peers) for anyone to lead the United States of America, does anyone believe Sen Barack Obama will be elected in 2008?
2006-10-23 07:07:04 · 16 answers · asked by me_worry? 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes.
First, he's a very moderate political figure with reasonable, mainstream ideas, who has already shown he can work with the opposition.
Additionally, he's the most brilliant public speaker I've heard in at least a generation.
Finally, he's the first person I've ever seen that made me think "this man should be president!"
As for experience - is there any job that truly prepares one to be president?
He is a unifying figure who has the combination of great ideas, great presentation, and great personality. He is precisely what this nation needs if we're to heal the bitter divide evidenced by the vitriol seen on this board.
2006-10-23 07:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not nearly enough experience....
Besides that:
IMHO to be elected today, you must appeal the the moderates in BOTH parties... I do not think he will have that appeal... the moderates are the key to winning the Presidency...
As for knowledge... maybe he has it, and maybe he does not... but he has not shown either way... that will only come with more time....
IMHO if he would serve in the public eye as a Senator, Governor, or whatever for about 8 more years, then he could possibly become a viable Democratic Pres candidate, if he keeps his nose clean and truly works towards the middle
2006-10-23 07:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by DiamondDave 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
enable me ask you this question: How might a instructor answer Obama's question to advance the faculty gadget? might that be greater money? i've got self belief so. that would not artwork because it quite is a actuality that the U. S. spends the main in step with scholar than the different u . s . and the outcomes are undesirable. Throwing greater money on the project is very seldom the respond. I do supply Obama credit for asking the individuals in the sector what they think of might help, besides the undeniable fact that I doubt that a lot of people understand the real clarification for becoming wellbeing care insurance, so the factor is mute.
2016-10-16 07:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mean it really depends on who the Republicans go with...
I can't see McCain getting through the primaries... there is so much dislike for him in the party... Guliani is pretty liberal on many policies, so I don't know if they would go that way...
I mean... Romney is a mormon... so I don't think they will go that way...
who's left? I don't know... but I think Obama stands a better chance than Hillary and may have a chance against the "guy left standing" for the Republicans...
2006-10-23 08:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult for Senators to be elected. There are too many public records of their views and they don't have the administrative experience that the Governor of a state has.
2006-10-23 07:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Given the choice of Hillary or Obama, I vote Obama in the primary. If Hillary wins the primary I vote for any living Repulican running for President.
But if Obama wins the primary I vote for him over Mitt Romney, but I vote for McCain or Guillinani over Obama.
2006-10-23 07:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a nice dream to keep in mind for the future but running a black man for president only helps republicans out .
2006-10-23 07:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only requirements for President are native-born citizenship and a minimum age.
2006-10-23 07:22:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see it, because I think he would make a great president. However, he falls short in the experience category. I think that might even be a plus. Look at how well the more experience politicians are doing. He has lots of support and he's quite smart.
2006-10-23 07:10:23 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe he can be elected! Some here say he lacks experience but one only has to look no further than the imbecile we have oin that office now, what CREDIBLE experience did he have? Gov of the state of Texas? As you can tell by the way he has handled world affairs and Iraq his experience as a governor has ruined this country!
2006-10-23 07:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by Chuck P 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋