Here is a heads up....he is half WHITE too! Nobody seems to notice that part of him.

Nearing his first year on the job he sucks so far. He has not been impressive at all and his ADVISORS run the country, not him.

Man, do we ever need to get past this skin color issue and just look at a man for his beliefs and his character.

1) I've always  believed the election would be very close... perhaps close enough to be stolen by God's Own Party.

2) Since O'Bama's father is African, and his mother is American, he's definitely African/American.

3) If O'Bama beats the odds and wins, he might not survive to be inaugurated.

4) I don't really believe he's Black Irish, but it's fun to write O'Bama and he's definitely learned a lot from the Daleys.

5) ACORN

6) VOTE SUPRESSION

 A liberal left winger that believes in Black Liberation Theology.

 LOL, first he is going to win in a landslide, now he may have to squeak by and there is that risk of racism and disenfranchisement! Are you kidding me? Let's not even go down that road! If anyone is cheating it is the dirty dems and ACORN! Nice try though...

I want to set a few things straight for some of you people who keep looking at this as a race issue.  Obama is not an African American so lets get that straight.  I am a half white half black person myself and this being labeled stuff is annoying.  For one it sucks to be that particular mix. Blacks threat me as if i am white and whites treat me as if I am black.  

How do you think it feels to be Ohbama for this election his white side is being ignored completely so if he gets elected and by some odd chance messes up then it will be labeled as an African American failure and no one of color will not be able to be elected for some time.  What about the fact that he has some white in him for those who hate him for being Qoute Unquote black.  Any failures he has are going to be blamed on being black which is wrong take his choices and decisions on being a human being not a race or color.  I didn't know color or race could swad your decisions and choices if so we would all be doomed.

So when going up to vote, vote for actual political beliefs and values of the candidates not hey he is a different color than me I don't want that.

In response to the post by OUfan4Life, you should really read up on how things work and not make your weird assumptions. 

The healthcare comment especially,  McCain would make it so you can shop between states for health care thus killing state regulation to maindate that a inssurance company has to give gaurenteed coverage and because you can shop between states your employeer will no longer be required to provide healthcare.  Now if your employeer isn't required to give you coverage and you are forced to shop for a healthcare plan usually starting at 12k with your 5k tax credit, then that is were you really get screwed.  Ever hear of "existing condition" now that you health care is gone good luck trying to get covered again.  Say you have back problems or had a bad care accident and you lose your insurance so you can shop for new ones you will never get treated for those injuries again unless you pay out of pocket which you will already being doing for nothing with that 5k tax credit.  So you pay 7k for healthcare that is not going to give you any care...what now? You tell me McCain is just another Bush.

As for the tax cut to the middle class and a higher tax for the business's he is not making it unfair he is simply correcting the mistake made by Bush.  Remember when the middle class taxes stayed the same and wealthy wealthy business's got a tax break.  Yeah so Obama is just moving the taxes back the way there were before Bush, you didn't have a problem with the way they were before Bush changed it why would you be upset if Obama put it back.

Things I'm looking forward to if Mr. Obama becomes President:
1 - losing all desire to ever make too much money. I want handouts.
2 - increased murder of unwanted babies. Why be punished with a child?
3 - further government control of education. They've done an excellent job so far.
4 - higher unemployment rates because those who provide employment are being taxed to death.
5 - his new domestic economic policy he'll call "trickle-up poverty".
6 - government takeover of health insurance - looking forward to those long lines at the hospitals.
7 - greater government involvement in my family's everyday life and privacy. They know best anyway, right?
8 - Constitution? What Constitution?
9 - the eventual placement of a hammer and sickle somewhere on the American flag.
10 - May Day as a required national holiday.
11 - the urge to start addressing everyone as "Comrade".

Have I missed anything? What are you looking forward to?

Even Will Smith says, "DAMN them some big ears".

Are Joe Biden's hair plugs really an asset, though?  Obama is okay.

I saw a lot of Obama here in New Hampshire.  I was in Manchester when he came out of the hotel.  There were so many camermen there that a little old lady's poodle got trampled.  I think that is the reason why Obama lost the New Hampshire primary.

. . clearly wasn't an issue to voters in Iowa. . .

Just think of the implications if he's elected and he does what all the smart people are expecting him to do- screws up so badly... he's set himself up so high that if he fails to deliver, there may not be another black presidential candidate for years to come.  The same would happen if a womanw as elected... so it's not just about skin colour.

It's a done deal. A one-hundred electoral vote lead says so. 10/20/08.

Honestly, Obama is just a hot air balloon raised to the heavens by fawning reporters and the media. He actually will represent African Americans and indeed all Americans in exactly the wrong way. Even his much touted style is nothing more than a facade. In his most praised speech on race, his most memorable comment was that he would never abandon Wright. Look now. This man is like a cat, always doing what he might do to get elected, not at all because of his personal convictions.

You do mean the second Black President? because John Hason was the black President from 1781-1782 A.D

Since Gen. Powell disgraced himself, no Republican black person will be elected. The only black people the Republicans have are very right wing. The irony is that the very right wing won't vote for a black person. Obama has a problem solving and concise way of speaking. I'd vote for him.

This man is truly a gentlemen and very smart. He would be a wonderful choice for President.

unfortunately black people won't ever win.

Well first I believe that we need to educate those living in areas of racism. But education won't be enough. Hopefully they just won't vote. Obama is definitely a candidate for president and I hope to see it soon. He is much smarter than out current president and even smarter than John Kerry. His words are concise and he knows what he is saying and what he believes in. I was amazed when I first saw him speak and I always look forward to seeing him speak again. As I began in my comment, we need to educate and show that color of skin has nothing to do with how well a person can run a country.

I think this man has definite potential. I watched his speech at the democratic convention and it gave me goosebumps. Maybe not 2008 but I do see him as a definite contender eventually.

Well, he's the dems golden boy, if you will. Sadly, I think 2008 is ambitious. He has the charm and wit to be President but that does little to sway the hordes of racist white trash that has managed to live to 18 despite a diet comprised largely Froot Loops and soda.

Obama certainly can have a career in national politics. Indeed, despite his relative youth and inexperience, he may end up on the Dem. ticket in '08. This guy definitely has charisma and an ability to appeal to ordinary voters, something which recent Democratic candidates like Gore and Kerry have been lacking. And Obama does have the intellectual weight to do the job. Overall, he'll be a positive for Democrats to have on the ticket.

I certainly feel he is significant as a politician, especially considering the free clout he has been given by the national media, but he still must prove himself. He has been in office for only a year into his first term in the Senate, so I think its kind of earlier to be considering a legit candidate for the Oval Office.

With more experience this man will be well on his way to being a great President.

I love the post that provides excuses for Keyes' walloping - as if he ever had a snowball's chance in Hell in Illinois. Keyes' horrible treatment of his daughter ought to keep him out of politics for good. Obama in the meantime appears to be on track for the presidency at some point, as long as he doesn't piss off his base too much.

This guys national recognition is a creation of the media. I can't respect for now because he has only completed a year of his 1st term as a US senator. What has he done to garner true national respect other than be elected? He's done just as much as any other first term senator, for what that's worth, but he gets attention because the national media feels compelled to prop up a black US senator. He's got a long ways to go in terms of earning true credibility.

Certainly not in '08, but a possibility for '12 or even '16 depending on how things develop, both for him and in politics external to him. Certainly not out of the question long term, and his stock could well get stronger.

I like him. Seems genuine and well liked by everybody. No agenda evident (but still a politician).

He is young and has a lot of political life ahead of him. He appears to be well liked, and isn't a radical that would intimidate swing voters.

I agree with Ambassador Keyes ,(a great American). Just not a whole lot there with this guy. Decent man, but a smoke and mirror politician if there ever was one.

This guy is a natural leader. He has all the charisma points necessary, now we need to see how he performs in congress.

His only achievement in politics seems to be winning a partically uncontested election.