2007-07-07 02:36:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
A request can be made for the secret service however in this case, Sen. Dick Durbin started the ball rolling for the assignment.
The Secret Service made the assessment and decided that Obama would have protection. He is the only other person besides Hillary who currently have it. Obama refused it and was told he could not. Micheal Chertoff addressed this same question a few days into the announcement by the Secret Service.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff authorized Obama's protection after consultations with the bipartisan congressional advisory committee, according to Chertoff spokesman Russ Knocke and the Secret Service.
The others don't have it yet. The Secret Service is gearing up to deal with the demand.
2007-07-07 02:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
When money is raised as Obama did from the beginning and flocks of people surround him as they continue to do, it is dangerous to not protect a candidate that creates this type of attention.
The administration of the current president endorse the protection of such a candidate running for office in Washington, D. C., which includes the secret service which is hopefully loyal to the president as well the country.
I know we have all heard about death-threats, and I simply don't believe this was the determining factor, as it is more logical that he became the frontrunner speedily and raised funds as speedily - therefore creating a circumstance for accidents, if you will.
2007-07-07 10:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
All candidates get assigned protection, but the number of agents in the detail depend on who you are.
2007-07-07 10:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you were running against hillary, wouldn't you want protection? -The Secret Service grants protection upon request.
2007-07-07 09:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by PD 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
all the big names in politics going for president get secret service protection
2007-07-07 09:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by cubscaps33 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Obama is a senator, he's automatically provided the service. As does Hillary, former first lady and senator.
2007-07-07 13:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by crknapp79 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When a guy gets close to getting stabbed, then yeah... you need secret service.
2007-07-07 11:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by 2008 matters 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nullvalu has it correct. Although they have a right to it, the media always bringing it up is a publicity stunt to give more of an air of importance, but any of them can request it.
2007-07-07 09:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
all of the major candidates have SS
2007-07-07 14:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by Kathie L 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They request it because they fear for their "safety".. But in reality, it's all a PUBLICITY STUNT.
2007-07-07 09:39:31 · answer #10 · answered by nullvalu 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋