Why Barack Obama in 2008!!

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by illdefined

sadly this country is nowhere near ready to elect a minority president. it's not even remotely sure its ready for a women president.

too bad too, because my dream campaign would be Clinton/Powell

Don't be so sure.... One thing Obama doesn't have on his record is the "War" issue. There was a good article in the editorials of the Washington Post about him. (Why Not Obama? - washingtonpost.com)

He doesn't have to say he was "misled" or that the administration tricked us. He doesn't have to think of an elaborate scheme to say why he voted this way or that.

So in a way he's got a major advantage over any competitors, because without a doubt, the number one issue will be the war again.

Also as far as foreign policy goes, alot of people think that something as subtle and insignificant as having a different pigmentation may symbolize to the world we are a different country. It's a hell of a stretch, and I'm not so sure I agree, but that's another point in the article.

I'm still endorsing McCain for now, but it's another interesting twist in what may prove to be a very unique upcoming election.