I dont get it, he has 2 years experience in the Senate, and has done absolutley nothing for the people of Illinois. i hate to say it, but i think its because hes the first black man to run that is backed by the democratic party. im not a racist, but im not blind. im sure there are people that will challenge that statement here. but thats to be expected, i just think the president, no matter how well spoken, should have a little more that 2 years of experience. even if he did something good in those 2 years (again, hes done nothing), in my opinion hes still not ready.
2006-12-12 18:05:55 · 13 answers · asked by kevin l 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Consider the alternative, most likely whoever runs will run against McCain.
Hillary aint all that Left, Obama seems to signal hope, fair play, and the man is bright, articulate and engaging.
We need a President who is a diplomat, Not a Hawk or Dove. I think people see the potential for this in Obama more than Hillary.
Me, I will vote for Edwards, he is a principaled man and his wife is a rock. This woman made Cancer the minor issue when her husband was running last time. I really like her, and I find him refreshingly non pontificating.
If Obama was the vice on the ticket, I suspect we would have a winner.
I agree Obama needs seasoning, but I think he is a dish best served as the appetiser.
I would urge Edwards to choose Obama.
Contour is it? The question was not specious, but your comment certainly was.
2006-12-12 18:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Norton N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is well spoken, energetic and has little in his past that can be attacked. So he is an ideal candidate. On the other hand, he has never really won a serious election (he was basically unchallenged in his senate race) and his congressional record is not sterling. I think he will make a great candidate in either '12 or '16. I can see why people wouldn't vote against him, but I can't see why anybody would vote for him either.
2006-12-13 07:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by gaskems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democrats are flocking to Barack Obama for the same reasons screaming teenage girls flock to Brittany Spears and Carrie Underwood. Brittany Spears is young, pretty, and has a commanding voice. Carrie Underwood is young, pretty, and has a commanding voice. Barack Obama is young, handsome, and has a commanding voice.
Rock stars are catapulted to stardom on looks and charisma; they know that, their agents know that. Barack is being catapulted into political stardom on looks and charisma. If the Republicans had Barack, don't doubt they would be "swinging on a star", too!
I believe the young man has more integrity than to be drawn into the political arena as a pawn by the Democrats or any other political entity.
2006-12-12 18:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from a black man,
i believe you are right, only much of you statement. right now anything seems better than the same old song. "stay the course," what ever that means, i keep falling in the hole, but i keep climbing otu on the wrong sid of the street, that makes alot of sense don't.
so now people are willing to follow anybody with any thing different.
that's out delema,
should we stay or should we go,
rock star or not somebody got to do something
my pockets are empty but i but george's ain't !!!!!
long-live-liberty
george wasn't ready but we gave him the keys to the bank, i mean the white house "laughin"
2006-12-12 20:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by arness64 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree as a Democrat if he were to run I would not vote for him. I would probably vote for Hillary Clinton who has had more of a record behind her. I do like him though and I think Barack Obama would be a great vice president.
2006-12-12 18:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The media is treating him like a "rock" star. He's in the news because he is gathering a large following & is charismatic. I'm a democrat & am hoping that he doesn't run for president in 2008 - he is way too inexperienced.
2006-12-12 18:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1st,its the Hillary Back up plan,2nd Honesty doesnt work,nor ethics for candidates,only salesmanship.Whatever it takes to sell us a bunch of worthless goods
2006-12-12 18:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by stygianwolfe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1) He speaks well.
2) He looks good on TV
3) They are desperate for a viable candidate.
2006-12-12 18:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't get it either. He hasn't done anything yet except try to do the whole GQ thing. Plus, he is biracial, but I suppose that this means black today. His political philosophy is horrendous and he'll never get my vote.
2006-12-12 18:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by William S 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. They compared Bush to a monkey. Let them try that with Obama!
2016-05-23 17:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋