BarackObama

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Who, Why, and What is Barack Obama?
Jonathan, KS, 2-1-08
These aren't the kinds of Democrats who defeat the Great Depression. These are the kinds of Democrats who jump out of their seats behind the President to congratulate him when he has the temerity to...denounce genocide.

The Kennedy Question
JP, Mn, 2-1-08
Ted Kennedy: Friend or Foe to Obama's political career?

Why I like Barack
Jim, OR, 2-1-08
While I think Hillary Clinton is an incredibly capable individual she does not have Barack Obama's ability to inspire her supporters.

Down to Two
Larry, FL,1-30-08
....it looks like it's just Obama and Clinton to choose from if you are a Yellow-Dog Democrat.

Edwards Dropping Out
Deborah, WA, 1-30-08
....I'm still incredibly conflicted between the two.\

If not McCain, give me Obama
Eric, UT, 1-29-08
I lean right, but Senator Obama will make a great president. Someday....

Barack for Pres
Mr. Randall Gove, 1-29-08
....after what Bill and her did, changed over to Barack.

Not the First
Ethel, NY, 1-23-08
Barack Obama is not the first African American to run for president...

Welcome
Paul, MN, 1-17-08
Please join us in this discourse.

The Kennedy Question
JP (Minnesota, USA) 2-1-08

Ted Kennedy: Friend or Foe to Obama's political career?

Ever since I heard Barack Obama speak at the last DNC, I was inspired. He talked change like other candidates had not; he talked about moving away from Washington politics, which I believe most of the country wants. Yet, like John Edwards before him (2004 Edwards), a great orator, only sometimes equates to great statesman - but neither have really taken that chance; they have little experience. Sure, they both talked big, but little change his come to this country because of either of them. Now that Edwards is out - and Obama in - I wonder about the advantage of Obama taking an endorsement from the likes of Ted Kennedy. Is it to suggest he is experienced? To get more fundraising from the East coast liberals? Maybe. But at what cost ? Bringing in one of the more liberal and arguably more dividing figures in the senate? And how does that distance Obama from the Washington politicians? Alas.