I attempted to search for a list of nominees, but that information is sealed until 2059. I did learn, however, that the nomination process takes a year which starts in September, nominations close in February and the deliberating process continues until the winner is announced in October.
Unless I miss my guess, Obama was nominated based on half a term as Senator, a book, campaign promises (
) and 12 days of presidency.
I must say I agree with DrPhil's assessment of the awards, even though the idealist in me died a little bit. He is now bound to his award. I wonder if this award and his promises and/or his duty as President will ever come into conflict (I would think not, but a lot can happen in 3 1/2 years)? I should be curious to see which one wins...
Here's where I found that info:
Fox
CNN
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil
Nobel Prize's are political.
Speculation:
Winning one binds the Administration to whatever its promises/plans are (whatever they are) and theoretically prevents the Administration from bombing/going to war with particular countries.
Administrations are always bound to political promises with the international community at some level, and this one just came in the form of a Nobel Prize.
So, yeah, Obama wasn't given one because HE deserved it.  |