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Obama should run (Chicago Tribune Editorial)
Chicago Tribune ^ | 12/6/06 | N/A

Posted on 12/06/2006 11:09:09 AM PST by BlackRazor

Edited on 12/06/2006 11:16:53 AM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]

With the 2008 presidential field taking shape, the striking thing is how little excitement most of the possible candidates are likely to evoke.

There are the polarizing figures: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich. There are the candidates who've been here before, such as Sens. Joe Biden, John McCain and John Kerry. There are the little-known politicians whose best hope may be the second spot on the ticket, like Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack and former New York Gov. George Pataki. There are the capital veterans, including Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), whose importance inside the Beltway may make them imagine they have electoral strength beyond it.


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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: obama
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To: rellimpank

By the Tribune, iirc.


21 posted on 12/06/2006 11:31:37 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: BlackRazor
Maureen Dowd - one of several dysfunctional writers for the NYT said in a column this week that Barack could not win because of his name;

OBAMA HUSSEIN BARACK

She was despondent about this (but when is she NOT despondent), and thought he should have a nickname that did not sound like famous terrorists names - nor have a last name that rhymed with Iraq.

She also ignored, or was ignorant of that fact that it was Senator Kennedy who botched up the pronunciation of Osama Barama.... :o)
22 posted on 12/06/2006 11:32:04 AM PST by Rhetorical pi2
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To: BlackRazor

Two years ago this empty suit was an Illinois state legislator...and already he's qualified to be President?


23 posted on 12/06/2006 11:33:11 AM PST by Gay State Conservative (An empty limousine pulled up and Hillary Clinton got out)
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To: ConservativeDude
Well...he was AWESOME on Oprah!...
Has it come to this? I'm afraid you are right. We could substitute American President for American Idol and do the whole thing once a year on TV, most everybody would be happy.
24 posted on 12/06/2006 11:33:14 AM PST by Old North State
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To: Non-Sequitur

Don't ever think, that Osama-Obama is going to be the one who will smoke out Herself, the Cold and Joyless, on ANY position.

Her strength lies in the concealment of any serious examination of whatever it is that Herself, the Cold and Joyless, holds to be an eternal truth.

Including the ever-important Gonad Lock-Box. Osama-Obama has already been advised of its existence.


25 posted on 12/06/2006 11:34:20 AM PST by alloysteel (Facts do not cease to exist, just because they are ignored. - Aldous Huxley)
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To: BlackRazor

What has he ever done? What are his accomplishments?


27 posted on 12/06/2006 11:35:37 AM PST by 3AngelaD (ic.)
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To: BlackRazor

If Mr. Obama runs, I'm running. I've got just as much experience as he does.

I see the Trib is still a mite myopic. Obama is a garden variety liberal. Nothing more, nothing less. Another Christian who believes in letting mothers end their babies lives. Yeah, Mr. Obama will really be able to bring people together.

I hate this mushy writing about politics. Governing is about leading, not forming a consensus.


28 posted on 12/06/2006 11:46:42 AM PST by RexBeach ("In war there is no substitute for victory." Douglas MacArthur)
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To: BlackRazor

Of course it's ridiculous, but this Obamamania lowers the bar and makes someone else look like a serious candidate.
Not Hillary. Someone who gives a better speech than Clinton or Obama; who's prettier; who isn't a woman or black; whose name is suffused with presidential associations and manly consonants.
John Edwards.
Do I hear laughter? Snickering?
Now taking bets.


29 posted on 12/06/2006 11:53:21 AM PST by Graymatter
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To: BlackRazor

They left out his first name, "Rock Star".


30 posted on 12/06/2006 11:57:20 AM PST by lowbridge
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To: kromike

Why have a fake negro when you can vote for the real thing-- Al Sharpton?


31 posted on 12/06/2006 12:01:20 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Are there any men left in Washington? Or are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
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To: Solamente

The MSM is pushing Obama right now, because in contrast, he makes Hillary look extremely qualified.

Can anyone name a significant accomplishment that either Barat Obama or Hillarious have accomplished?


32 posted on 12/06/2006 12:02:57 PM PST by proudpapa (of three.)
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To: Rhetorical pi2
OBAMA HUSSEIN BARACK

Who's to say he isn't the Jr. Hitler of Irans long lost jihad brother? No way no how he wins even one primary. Look who votes in the Iowa caucus, NH Primary and South Carolina primary. He's a non starter.

33 posted on 12/06/2006 12:03:22 PM PST by IamConservative (Any man who agrees with you on everything, also lies to others.)
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To: BlackRazor

Man, Im getting sick of this guy. What legislation has he authored? What committees has he headed up? What the hell has he done??


34 posted on 12/06/2006 12:09:07 PM PST by cardinal4
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To: BlackRazor

35 posted on 12/06/2006 12:10:39 PM PST by Vision ("As a man thinks...so is he." Proverbs 23:7)
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To: BlackRazor
Would the Chicago Tribune turn over the running of their newspaper to this man?

Why not, he has no experience, but he does play a stateman on TV. That ought to be more than enough.

36 posted on 12/06/2006 12:11:39 PM PST by OldFriend (FALLEN HERO JEFFREY TOCZYLOWSKI, REST IN PEACE)
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To: Rhetorical pi2
OBAMA HUSSEIN BARACK
She ... thought he should ... not ... have a last name that rhymed with Iraq.

But, "Barack" is his first name.

Nonetheless, we're smellin' what you're steppin' in, Rhet! ;O)

37 posted on 12/06/2006 12:12:23 PM PST by newgeezer (Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary.)
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To: cardinal4
Man, Im getting sick of this guy. What legislation has he authored? What committees has he headed up? What the hell has he done??

Go here:

http://www.issues2000.org/Barack_Obama.htm

He's worse than the MSM will ever tell us.

38 posted on 12/06/2006 12:16:11 PM PST by OldSmaj (Death to Islam. I am now and will always be, a sworn enemy of all things muslim.)
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To: MSF BU
>>>It would be fun to watch the very masculine Congressman Hunter debate the very delicate Senator Obama Hussein... <<<

...and/or the very obese and full of pigeon droppings Senator Christopher Dodd.

39 posted on 12/06/2006 12:18:07 PM PST by HardStarboard (Give Pelosi and Reid Enough Rope to Hang Themselves.)
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To: IamConservative
Look who votes in the Iowa caucus

I know who votes in the Iowa caucus, which is why I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him do quite well here.

40 posted on 12/06/2006 12:19:28 PM PST by newgeezer (Iowan since 1960)
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