2007-05-31 13:23:57 · 17 answers · asked by Work Hard, Make Money, Enjoy Life... 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Sure, like a snow ball does in Hawaii.
2007-06-04 13:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As of today, it is a long shot. His wife is getting a lot of news exposure, as a good support system for him, should he win. He doesn't have many political connections, and has not sought or received the political support he should be doing to strengthen his chances of winning this election. He should seek out the universities, they are of voting age, and hope he impresses their faculty enough to recommend him to colleagues. No place is too small to begin, although he announced, and then did a few things, and is sitting back. He has the brains to become president, although he doesn't have the organizational motivation at this time. Things may change. I can think of three or four black businessmen, not national figures, although they own huge chunks of businesses, and he hasn't approached any one of these. Maybe in Kansas, he knows politics. He needs to network with people, especially outside of New England, in the Southeast, and in the MidWest. He can pull it off, although I don't know if he is happy with the exposure, and putting it off for a time he thinks he is more prepared. If he went at this full blast, he could walk away with the election.
Everyone knows the alternatives.
2007-05-31 23:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No for three reasons. First, he's too inexperienced. It doesn't really matter how many years someone has been in Congress. Legislative experience provides no qualifications for presidents. The only experience that matters is executive branch experience (e.g., governor, mayor, cabinet member, vice president) if someone should be our chief executive (this also disqualifies Clinton, McCain, Hunter, Edwards, Paul, Bieden, Dodd, etc.)
Second, he wants to implement socialism in our medical industry and most American voters are ideologically against socialism. Third, he doesn't think American lives are worth a strong response. He was one of the weakest candidates even among his very weak fellow dems at the debate.
2007-06-01 00:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conservatives already lost the mid-term election and the Dem's are now in control. The American people patience is worn down to a tiny thread on the Iraq debacle and they are hoping the Dem's can do something before we attack again.
Folks are so desperate for a change they would take Obama with a grin.
2007-05-31 22:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
He's inexperienced, but he's also idealistic, and after the last - sheesh, 25 years or so - I think the American people may be ready for another idealist President.
(Not that I think it'd be great if he were elected - the last President I'd call an idealist was Carter, didn't work out that well - but it's certainly possible).
2007-05-31 21:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hillary will be our next president. Hillary will wipe the floor with Obama and her Republican competitor. It's Hillary in 2008 because it just makes sense.
2007-05-31 23:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by Monte B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As soon as I become King of England
2007-05-31 21:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he has a better chance than some others. I do wish his name was not Obama. It sounds too much like Osama.
2007-05-31 21:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by Juanitamarie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I think he is more likeable than Hillary. Less people hate him. Some may not vote for him because he is black but some may not vote for her because she is female.
But I would rather see a Republican win. Someone other than McCain, Guiliani, or Romney.
2007-05-31 20:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure there is a chance, let's hope Ron Paul gets there instead.
2007-05-31 20:30:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋