Senator Barak Obama may run for president

shinerbock · #1 10-22-2006, 05:16 PM

I think it would be a poor move for him to run. I don't even think he should accept VP. The 2004 campaign greatly damaged Edwards, he went from All-American favorite son, to attack dog for Kerry. I don't think Obama could win in 2008, and I think he'd be much better served to stay out until he knows he'd be the frontrunner.

The1calledTKE · #2 10-22-2006, 05:22 PM

If Hillary runs he doesn't have a chance.

KSigkid · #3 10-22-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

I think it would be a poor move for him to run. I don't even think he should accept VP. The 2004 campaign greatly damaged Edwards, he went from All-American favorite son, to attack dog for Kerry. I don't think Obama could win in 2008, and I think he'd be much better served to stay out until he knows he'd be the frontrunner.

Yeah, I don't think there's any chance he wins either nomination in 2008, and it's a tad early to become damaged goods by losing a race.

Either way he's in a tough situation, because the longer his name is out there, the more likely there will be some negative attached to it. However, I think he's best served serving out his term and waiting for 2012, at least.