I think he has a very good chance
2006-12-10 05:53:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
He's popular but his political experience is nearly zero (the junior senator from Illinois.)
Of the current Democratic choices, Edwards is the more seasoned choice but Obama could be a surprise.
However, consider when Minnesota elected a wrestler and California elected Arnold just to be "different."
The president has to work with both side of the aisle to actually get anything done. Does a junior senator from Illinois have that pull?
2006-12-10 06:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think his chances are near zero of being President in 2008. The term of the current President ends on January 20, 2009. Senator Obama might win an election held in 2008; if so, he would not be sworn in until 2009.
2006-12-10 17:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by byhisello99 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He doesn't have a chance. He is popular now but it won't last long. Just wait you'll see. Howard Dean came out strong too in the last election, but he fell on his face thanks in large part to his stupid "YAAAAAAAAAAAA" comment. However Dean's popularity still would of faded even without his silly comment. Unfortunately Obama's name will be one of the reasons why he won't come close to being elected as the President. He may be better then what the Democrats have to offer right now, but America isn't ready yet for a minority President. Personally i think he is a good politician though.
2006-12-10 20:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by Boomer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He needs a little more training, he has only been in the Senate a Year. Hillary and Bill and him as the Vice president and then he'll be able to take the world on in 2016
2006-12-10 13:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by Nicki 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think he stands a good chance. You never know. He's very likeable, and his credentials, however limited, are more impressive to many people than are those of our current Commander in Chief.
And with regard to name, ethnicity, etc.; hopefully the American voters (well, most of them) aren't so ignorant as to take such insignificant factors into consideration.
2006-12-10 16:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Nuala 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
His biggest problem is that he's peaking too early. He hasn't even announced yet, which he WILL do, and already he's the darling of the press and other popular media. These types never make it all the way, they peak too early, expectations are too high, people get tired of them, one mistake and they are gone.
2006-12-10 14:02:03 · answer #6 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he's a very smart, and articulate man, however, I don't think the American public would vote for a minority President. Sad, but true, in my opinion.
2006-12-10 14:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by bon b 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He's very light on experience. Maybe 12 years or so down the road....
2006-12-10 14:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do think he could be.
I think that the American people are ready for a drastic change.
2006-12-10 22:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by Haveagoodday! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do, but will he get elected? Being black and a Democrat, there are only too many ways they can attack him, remember Harold Ford?
2006-12-10 14:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋