2007-12-01 13:43:13 · 13 answers · asked by gaildee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I think he actually has the best chance at president.
He's winning Iowa. Gained 7 points on Hillary in New Hampshire just in these past couple weeks. He trails only by 2 percent in South Carolina. He's gaining on her FAST.
And either Romeny or Guliani he'll be able to tear apart. Romney is too far right for most Republicans and Guliani is too far left.
2007-12-01 14:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Blake 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He's a high profile candidate, with very little substance.. so much of what he advocates conflicts with his actual voting record. He spoke out against the Patriot Act then voted in favor of reauthorizing it, he cannot commit to withdrawing the troops out of Iraq by 2013, possibly later.. He hasn't ruled out using strikes against Iran, not to mention the same vote he criticizes Hillary for, he missed himself and sponsored the exact same legislation designating the IRG a terrorist organization in back in April.. He implied that he would invade Pakistan, without the consent of their government.. He made votes making it more difficult for average citizens to sue big corporations.. He has no consistency on the issues of social security and taxes, in the very beginning he was for raising the cap, then having all options on the table, then appointing a bipartisan commission, now he's back to raising the cap.. He receives contributions from lobbyists, corporations and interest groups, despite his denials.. He promises "change" but he has neither the substance, the experience, nor desire to deliver this change..
2007-12-02 12:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PROS: Great orator, seems genuinely nice, seems to be trying to find a way to "bridge the gap" between red and blue states
CONS: Quite liberal politically (which is fine unless you're conservative or moderate), a lot less experience than most of the field
I'm a conservative so bottom line....I won't be voting for Obama.
America will someday have a black President but he or she will most likely be a moderate-slightly conservative ideologically.
2007-12-02 04:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Greg R (2015 still jammin') 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he were white with the same experience he wouldn't even be a nominee much less a front runner. He's not qualified. Being a nice guy isn't enough.
2007-12-01 22:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably a good man but he hasn't a chance to be President. America is not yet ready for a black President.
2007-12-01 22:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by Robert S 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I liked him until I found out he disrespects our flag by refusing to salute or honor our national anthem. That is not the leader I want for our country.
2007-12-01 21:47:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I wouldn't vote for him, but that's because I'm a conservative, but I think he is a very smart man, and a good speaker too.
2007-12-01 21:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Ray Langston 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
He is black and will get votes just because he is..Same as Hillary will get them because she claims to be a woman
2007-12-01 21:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by charlie s 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
People only listen to him because he is black, he is a freshman senator with zero executive experience, or private sector business experience.
2007-12-01 21:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by Ancient Warrior DogueDe Bordeaux 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
We share the same birthday. He has no experience and he is far too left wing to suit me.
2007-12-01 21:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋