When I mentioned to a bartender friend of mine that Barack Obama was considering a run for the presidency, he replied, "Who's Barack Obama? He'll never win with a name like that!"
Well, as of today, Obama is investigating whether he could make a respectable run at the presidency.
In a video announcement posted on his website, he said Americans wanted to move beyond partisan politics to find common-sense solutions to problems.
"Politics has become so bitter and partisan, so gummed up by money and influence, that we can't tackle the big problems that demand solutions," he said.
"We have to change our politics, and come together around our common interests and concerns as Americans."
Of course, besides a solid liberal voting record, it doesn't hurt that he is young, good looking, intelligent, articulate and socially adept.
Additionally, as you might remember, I am planning to review both of Obama's books together in the near future, so stay tuned for that.
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I'm not sure how I personally feel about him running. What I am wondering though is if the people of this nation are really ready for a big change in the white house?!? People are saying they want change and complaining about Bush enough to make you think they do really want change. But they were complaining about Bush before he was reelected...... Hillary is also considering running and I quite a few people who would vote for her, but I don't know that the nation is really ready!