He's just a symptom of the bankruptcy of the IL Republican Party.
The hype of Obama is media driven as everyone here seems to understand. Fox has it on Brit Hume's show right now...and Ms. Clinton actually loves this because he will stand beside her as the vice presidentual nominee with her as the presidentual nominee. The Dims are as sickening as they are stupid. We we are in the midst of a worldwide war and the big deal is a beginner in the political arena and total empty suit on anything that would make him a viable candidate. He is one thing bigtime...an arch liberal way to the left. Look at his votes so far and you get all you need to know.