Senator Barak Obama may run for president

DeltAlum · #1 10-23-2006, 12:27 PM

Just read part of a humor column on another website that said, paraphrasing now:

"If Obama can't keep even the first promise he made as a politician, he should be well qualified to run for President."

A sad commentary on our politicians and political system.

ann.coulter2 · #2 10-23-2006, 02:21 PM

Just yesterday it was posted that the Clinton war room would be attacking Obama, and today it starts:

Dem Bill Would Force Obama to Share Charisma

by Scott Ott
(2006-10-23) -- Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive 2008 Democrat presidential nominee, came under attack today from his own party when Democrats in the Senate introduced a bill that would force him to share his abundant charisma with his colleagues.
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http://www.scrappleface.com/?p=2366

And today Rush Limbaugh is accused of being the first to label him "Osama Obama" but recordings prove party-boy Ted Kennedy was first. Mary Jo could not be reached for comment.

RACooper · #3 10-23-2006, 02:28 PM

Hey Ann, one thing I've always wondered - are you pre or post op?

RU OX Alum · #4 10-23-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RACooper

Hey Ann, one thing I've always wondered - are you pre or post op?

this reminds me of family guy

Phasad1913 · #5 10-23-2006, 03:18 PM

Does anyone think he is or is not electable?

shinerbock · #6 10-23-2006, 03:24 PM

I'll be honest, I think he is charismatic and will eventually have a good shot at the presidency. That being said, I don't know that a minority with the name Barack Obama will be electable until he becomes very mainstream. I don't think 2008 gives him enough time

Drolefille · #7 10-23-2006, 04:43 PM

I agree that 2008 may be too soon, but I think his name actually works to his favor. Besides the "Osama" whinging (which isn't going to stop anyone from voting for him) the name is memorable and not hard to pronounce *cough*Blagojevich*cough*

chitownxo · #8 10-23-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

I'll be honest, I think he is charismatic and will eventually have a good shot at the presidency. That being said, I don't know that a minority with the name Barack Obama will be electable until he becomes very mainstream. I don't think 2008 gives him enough time

Shiner, I think you're exactly right here. I got to meet Obama during the primary campaign, and was totally blown away. I seriously did not expect to like/respect him; I'm a bit jaded when it comes to politicans as it seems that Illinois has had more than its fair share of corrupt politicians, (George Ryan anyone?) so the fact that most residents of this state trust him is amazing. I'd like to see him spend a full term in the Senate before he runs for a higher office. That said, I'd probably vote for him in 2008 if he does run. Do I think he's electable? Probably not in 2008. He's a relative newcomer to the national stage, and some people might think he's a little young for national office (I think he just turned 45). I think if the Republicans take the White House in 2008 Obama would be a solid choice for 2012.

JonInKC · #9 10-24-2006, 12:21 AM

Bet he could come up with some catchy campaign slogans though.

"If you're not with Obama you side with Osama."

Or not.

shinerbock · #10 10-24-2006, 12:24 AM

I was thinking something along the lines of, "Barack Obama- America's Baby Daddy"