Barack Obama

[Makalakumu]

I just watched his interview on Meet the Press and I really impressed. I appreciated his candor and his clarity of thought. The man has a backbone and isn't afraid to say what he really believes. I came away from the interview thinking that Illinois was very lucky to have such a person representing the state and that I was looking at our first black president. What do you all think of him?

 

[jdinca]

From what little I've seen and heard, he strikes me as an upstanding citizen. We disagree on most political positions, though.

 

[Ping898]

He's always struck me as intelligent and clear thinker and speaker. I think he has a good political future and could do some good things if he avoids the common pitfalls of politics that are popping up quite frequently these days....

 

[michaeledward]

I have referenced it elsewhere on this board, his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Boston last year was outstanding. As I watched it, I felt that I was seeing a future President.

 

[ginshun]

I have nothing against the guy, but I don't think he has really done anything politacally yet, and it would seem that considering him for president is a lot premature at this point.

Sorry if it sounds racisit, as that is not my intention, but would anybody outside of Illinois have ever heard of him if he weren't black?

 

[KenpoEMT]

I got to listen to his DNC convention speech over XM Radio. The man is certainly a gifted speaker. I was very impressed.

 

[michaeledward]

would anybody outside of Illinois have ever heard of him if he weren't black?

Anyone who saw (or heard) this speech.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2004/demconvention/speeches/obama.html

It is brilliant.

 

[sgtmac_46]

Anyone who saw (or heard) this speech.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2004/demconvention/speeches/obama.html

It is brilliant.

I especially like the part about

'Through hard work and perseverance my father got a scholarship to study in a magical place; America which stood as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to so many who had come before.--Barack Obama

Hardwork and perseverance? It's good to hear that still works well these days.

 

[Blotan Hunka]

What he's not some wealthy (rich getting richer) "fortunate son"? Sounds suspiciously like the "American Dream" there, hows that going to fly?

 

[deadhand31]

I remember watching his speech at the last DNC. I felt he was an amazing speaker. He had a clear message, and was great at getting me to feel what he was saying. Despite the fact we're on opposite sides of the political spectrum, he was able to get me to deal him a great amount of credibility. I believe that he definately has potential for great leadership.

 

[Flatlander]

If Mr. Obama wrote that speech, I consider his message to be precisely what I had imagined the essence of the American Dream to be. He delivers in his oratory a theme of reconciliation, sharing, unity, and strength. I'll be interested to follow his progress through time.

 

[Jade Tigress]

I came away from the interview thinking that Illinois was very lucky to have such a person representing the state and that I was looking at our first black president. What do you all think of him?

I thought the same thing the first time I heard him speak. I think he's fantastic and he would have my vote for president.

 

[Carol]

I remember watching his speech at the last DNC. I felt he was an amazing speaker. He had a clear message, and was great at getting me to feel what he was saying. Despite the fact we're on opposite sides of the political spectrum, he was able to get me to deal him a great amount of credibility. I believe that he definately has potential for great leadership.

I remember being so captivated by his speech that I stayed up through a repeat broadcast of the convention, just to hear his speech again.

I never thought I'd be so enthralled by a politician that I don't necessarily agree with, but he truly amazed me.

He surely has an amazing future, and I am looking forward to seeing how it unfolds.