Additional thing to think about. Do you think Barack Obama would fairly tend to the needs of all citizens or do you think he would bend policy to suit minorities and shift the balance of power in the country. With a growing Hispanic population who are avid voters and a black voting population who thinks very similarly and are united he could be re-elected for a second term even if he angers alot of the Conservatives.
Is he a re-packaged Al Sharpton or a Black Elvis for politics.
2006-11-20 09:33:34 · 17 answers · asked by Magnus01 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Hey ggraves, you asked why do I think black and Hispanc people will vote the same? Well it seems that he is basing his campaign on drawing those two communities together by looking to grant amnesty to undocumented Hispanics and blacks will give him thier vote out of loyalty as long as he is fairly looking after "minority" issues. Not that they are paramount but not caving into big business and making decisions that exploit already exploited people. Thats why. Blacks and Hispanics I am sure do not vote the same, we try to vote for people who will make decisions in our best interest and Barack is trying to merge those two powerful bases together to make a strong campaigh against the extreme right. His velvet glove approach is even bringing non-blacks/hispanics into the fold. So with a solid 15% of the population in blacks voting for him, another 15% of the new hispanic citizens along with atleast 20% of the 65% sympathetic white population voting for him he could win easily with 51%
2006-11-20 10:20:33 · update #1
a vp
he would be a good president in 2012 or 2016. He is still young now, and being a VP would be a good step in a serious presidental campaign
2006-11-20 09:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you meant to say Blacks and Hispanics think similarly as in, will vote the same? If so, I wonder where you got that slice of political rhetoric? I absolutely do not think that is so, but your question is a good one.
Barack will get beat up if he runs for the top position. I think he will have a hard time getting the funding from his party and that will hurt. Although intelligent his experience is light and in the long run, people will consider that fact alone. However, there was this guy named J. Kennedy who didn't have much experience either.
As far a VP, it won't happen... Candidates select their VP's for what they can bring into an election, like votes from a region, Barack doesn't have that power yet.
2006-11-20 09:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think the Democratic Party is honestly anywhere near Nominating an African American on the ticket you are among the multitudes of their kool-aid drinking African American political puppets.
Forgive me, I don't mean to be so harsh because I see Obama as a sharp and talented fella even though I respectfully dissagree with some of His views.
I believe He does have what it takes to be elected even beyond His Color. However African America must someday come to the realization that the DNC know where they want you, and it's not in a place of leadership.
They want to keep you on the Plantation, not in the House. They want you dependant completely on them to pay your bills for you, Indoctrinate and raise your children.
They will continue to keep you there as long as you are willing to stay and refuse to ask yourself "What do I honestly have to show for my allegiance?"
In fact, the most viable African American Candidates for the Presidency are two stand-out figures from the Republican Party.
Both have made their own choice not to run however the reality that they easily have the support to win is undeniable.
I am of course talking about Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell. What African American within the Democratic Party has ever risen to their level of leadership? Think about it....
2006-11-20 09:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically Obama gave one good speech and liberals are fawning over him. I think liberals like him because he's an educated black person and they expect blacks to be uneducated, so when a smart one comes along they're inordinately impressed.
As far as I can tell so far, there isn't much substance behind the image. I think he's a another Wesley Clark. Looks good on paper, but doesn't hold up to scrutiny.
2006-11-20 09:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by FrederickS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I think this is the kind of question that you ask to a group of people that know what they're talking about, you can't have this question thrown out just like that, and then have a bunch of ignorants like Bad Seed start throwing comments that are hateful and can't have their reasons resting on solid grounds... Bad seed is a bigot, ignorant and full of...
Second, you can't compare Barack to A.Shrpton. An ignorant man such as shallow-minded-Bad Seed, will see just what's outside... the dark skin. But for politics there's more than just skin color. You have to be a little smart to really know what people is talking about, when they talk about politics...
2006-11-20 09:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obama's only asset is his unusual name. He is a left wing liberal. He will not win - as President or Vice-President.
When liberals run on a liberal agenda, they do not win general elections. Ask Mondale. Ask McGovern.
Citizens in the US are basically conservative. They will not vote for someone who favors a special interest, black or Hispanic.
He wouldn't get elected for national office for a first term so there won't be a second term.
Obama is Obama and no one else. Once his political views are known all conservatives will oppose him.
2006-11-20 09:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i'm no longer vote casting for Obama now (circulate Hillary!), i could vote for him even much less with Colin Powell as his working mate. Colin lost all credibility after he went in front of the UN to make a case for conflict against Iraq. the suggestion he used substitute into so old that even predated the 1st gulf conflict. while the reality got here out, he regarded like a fool. I had admire for him as quickly as nonetheless...
2016-11-25 21:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a very sharp person, but he is too young in age and in the field of politics. As a Vp for mrs Clinton they will be assured a win and then he will win after her two terms expire, with ease....KECK
2006-11-20 09:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by Tneciter 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
VP. That would be a huge step toward having some real diversity in our government. Don't get me started about Condoleeza...
There are still some lunatics out there who are convinced the South will rise again.. One thing at a time. 2012 we can have a black pres and a mexican vp.
2006-11-20 09:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by jit bag 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
the man may be the best thing since reconstruction but i would have to evaluate him after i seen him in action. people tend to turn 180 with power.
2006-11-20 09:38:49 · answer #10 · answered by roy40372 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋