What are Barack Obama's chances ?

Question

I have heard him speak when he visited my town and was very impressed. I think he has all the qualities to become a great President.

He does not support lobbying in fact he is totally against it, which will cut out corruption. His policies are well thought out and he was against the war in Iraq from the start.

To those who say....."Oh he does not have the experience" I say why not?. How can anyone have experience without actually doing the job. It's a cliche used by racists and bigots who really do not want to see an African American in the White House.

I say he is more than qualified for the job so give the man a chance.

Frank R. At least you are honest enough to admit you're not just a racist but a misognynist too.Precisely they type who spouts the cliche...'he does not have the experience". All bigots use the same cliche.

Just Me. You are so right, they are unfortunately mostly racist and that is preciesly my point. They will not see beyond the race, and that is what will most likely prevent a great man from getting to the White House.

Brent a good answer, well thought out. However you are very wrong on your assumption that I am 'trying to shame' those who use the 'lack of experince' cliche. those use use it have rarely seen the man speak or read his mandate. They have heard it on CNN and Fox and are the ones who usually hold bigoted views. How come they never use the 'lack of experience' cliche when refering to Hillary or John Edwards. You have to admit much of middle America is inherently racist mainly through ignorance and lack of an education.

Racism apart the man has a prven track record. He has principles values and ethic. He could have been some fat cat lawyer earning $Billions but instead chose to direct his legalexpertise to helping those less fortunate in the community. That says a lot!

To those who are not aware here are his plans for America. His mandate shows he is more than capable of making America great again. Personal greed is part of his agenda, as a resault we will have a moe peaceful world.

As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Obama has fought to strengthen America's position in the world. Reaching across the aisle, Obama has tackled problems such as preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction and stopping the genocide in Darfur.
Plan to End the Iraq War

Before the war in Iraq ever started, Senator Obama said that it was wrong in its conception. In 2002, then Illinois State Senator Obama said Saddam Hussein posed no imminent threat to the United States and that invasion

Answer 1

i think hes great. how do we know if any one has the right experience? most Americans go by what the media say about a person anyway. no one in this country can say he don't have enough experience because they put bush in office. what did he really bring to the table. Obama or Hillary would be a great reward for our country. its time for a change.

Answer 2

Well, this is an interesting question and there have been some interesting answers. To your basic question, he is currently trailing Hillary Clinton in all the national polls and is also trailing her in the Iowa poll. He is polling above John Edwards. So, right now, he's in 2nd place on the Democratic side. But, if he could pull an upset in Iowa, he'd get a huge burst of momentum going into New Hampshire.

As far as your comment about giving him a chance, he is getting a chance. He's in 2nd place, he's in the race, and he is a serious, well funded candidate with a lot of supporters.

I do think it is wrong, however, to charge those who may not support Obama because of his lack of experience with being a racist. Experience for a position is a legitimate requirement for any job, regardless of race or gender or age or whatever. Tactics like that does not help the candidate you support and just turns people off instead of bringing them to your point of view. Frankly, I think the country is more advanced and more sophisticated than the view you seem to be representing. You have to convince and persuade people to share your like for a certain candidate instead of trying to shame them or accuse them of racism.

Answer 3

Racist or not, Omamba has made some pretty outside remarks that I wouldn't want to vote for him. Like starting a war with Iran. Is this your way of saying he "has to get experience?" how can you say he was against the war with Iraq when he stated to everyone we should go into Iran.
Ask the youth of our Nation who will have to fight the next war who they will vote for. Those of you who are sitting back and, watching the news instead of going out and, offering to help, can talk.

You keep bringing up "racists" and "bigots" and, being the president is not "giving the man a chance. being the President is more then being "given a chance" it's one of the most important jobs in the U.S. and, it's beyond a "chance' the games over by now and the score is in.

99% of the population hasn't heard of him and, he has some pretty strong issues that could hurt everyone. I think he should swim in politics for a few years and see where he fits in, then take that first step.

Answer 4

For ALL practical purposes, his chances are "Fair"- at best. As good as he is in most areas, his lack of political experience- is THE "negative" that will keep him from getting the Nomination THIS time. But He's STILL a young guy. And I have NO DOUBT that sometime within the next 3 to 4 Election Cycles- that HIS shot at the Presidency could be realised... :)

Answer 5

I cannot agree with you more on your last statement; he deserves a chance. But regarding your original question, I think he stands the same chance as any of the other male candidates, both Republican and Democrat: NONE. Why? Because towards the end each and every one of them will be measured against Hillary, the WOMAN. So right then and there all of them would seem to become invisible because most people_Media included_will be focused on who could beat her. Thus all these men's true worthiness would just be minimized as all the expectation for her would keep mounting.

Answer 6

It's not really about being African American. It's more that he did some low things a couple times. I still like him. Hopefully he will pull through. There's enough media about him and his name is out enough in the news, he's got a chances.

Answer 7

not as good as hillory and i am merely speaking of logic.her best advisor is her husband and she is the the senator of new york state and everyone there is admiring her almost as much as president franklin d. roosevelt was admired.if she picks a vice president whom is a female such as condaleesa rice, i think she has it nailed down as the gop seems to be dumb founded and finished,the right wing religious groups are dumping the gop and going for a third party

Answer 8

Sure he has a chance.
I don't think questioning experience has that much to do w/racists and bigots. Most racists and bigots admit to it.

I'm waiting to see who makes it to the primaries and who they choose as a running mate.
Still plenty of time.

Answer 9

Dosen't stand a chance. What really scares me is that he knows he won't make the presidency, but is waiting all this time to be Vice President to Hillary. If this happens, we really have a mess on our hands.

Answer 10

It always comes down to the racist and bigot huh? Well to answer your question, he has no more chance then Hilary Clinton so I guess I'm antiwoman too.