Aug 20, 2007

Presidential Run for the Roses: The Dems' Obama Factor

Barack Obama has made a big political splash ever since he keynoted the 2004 Democrat convention.

Obama's great speaking ability, brief but sterling credentials, including being a Harvard Law grad, fresh face and ideas continue to attract political coverage and potential voters. He is running for the roses, and running hard politically. Will his efforts and ideas be sufficient to overcome the mother of all candidates--U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

With all his positives, Obama is up against Hillary's hurricane force and the Clinton political machine. In the end, the Obama image will be paper mache'.

Since the 2004 election cycle, the Democrat presidential nomination has always been Hillary Clinton's province. She let it go to grow stronger in preparation for her historic presidential run for the roses--as the first woman representing a major party.

Obama's run is also historic--as the first ever minority nominee for a major party. But his inexperience is quite revealing of late. His foreign affairs comments lately have displayed immaturity to many long-time political observers. Obama's six year stint in the Illinois state senate and shorter stint in the U.S. Senate reflects little leadership experience, especially to be the leader of the free world. Many leftwing bloggers, Hollywood celebrities, monied people and voters are excited about his candidacy; his time may come, but it is not now.