chase.colston Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday he was considering a run for president in 2008, backing off previous statements that he would not do so. The Illinois Democrat said he could no longer stand by the statements he made after his 2004 election and earlier this year that he would serve a full six-year term in Congress. He said he would not make a decision until after the Nov. 7 elections. “That was how I was thinking at that time,†said Obama, when asked on NBC’s “Meet the Press†about his previous statements. “Given the responses that I’ve been getting over the last several months, I have thought about the possibility†although not with the seriousness or depth required, he said. “My main focus right now is in the ’06. ... After November 7, I’ll sit down, I’ll sit down and consider, and if at some point I change my mind, I will make a public announcement and everybody will be able to go at me.†Obama was largely unknown outside Illinois when he burst onto the national scene with a widely acclaimed address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In recent weeks, his political stock has been rising as a potentially viable centrist candidate for president in 2008 after former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner announced earlier this month that he was bowing out of the race. In a recent issue of Time magazine, Obama’s face fills the cover next to the headline, “Why Barack Obama Could Be The Next President.†He is currently on a tour promoting his latest book, “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.†On Sunday, Obama dismissed notions that he might not be ready to run for president because of his limited experience in national politics. He agreed the job requires a “certain soberness and seriousness†and “can’t be something you pursue on the basis of vanity and ambition.†“I’m not sure anyone is ready to be president before they’re president,†Obama said. “I trust the judgment of the American people. “We have a long and rigorous process. Should I decide to run, if I ever did decide to run, I’ll be confident that I’ll be run through the paces pretty good,†Obama said. Oh, what I would give for him to get the nomination ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I was discussing this earlier today, and it would be a VERY weird election if this happens: Obama gets the democrat nomination and McCain gets the Republican nomination. It would be the first time I can remember ever where it would actually be some level of a win/win situation. It would be a hard decision for me (I dunno, right now I suppose McCain has an edge; Obama can run again later!), but it would actually be a race with worthwhile candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 What has he ever done besides give a speech at the Democratic National Convention? I hardly think that qualifies him to be the Commander in Chief. If you look at his two year voting record in the senate, he's just another liberal. :whistle: Hillary would be wise to offer him a spot on the ticket, if he's willing. :turned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase.colston Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 If it was McCain and Obama, I would tackle that decision all the way to the voting booth. WAY too tough of a decision. Two great choices, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 McCain has burned too many conservative bridges to get the nomination, I believe. I would support him over Osama given the choice although I disagree with him on some issues. :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by KirtFalconWhat has he ever done besides give a speech at the Democratic National Convention? I hardly think that qualifies him to be the Commander in Chief. If you look at his two year voting record in the senate, he's just another liberal. :whistle: Oh, like Bush had all kinds of experience as a few years as governor of Texas, the weakest of all governor positions? Give me a break. The guy is willing to compromise way more than any "leading" Democrat just as McCain is. You think neither will work because they're not polarized and have some level of sound mind and would rather work for a common goal than fight for a party's platform. Name some better candidates for president, please, I beg you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sideliner Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 And Bush did what???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by MiddleName some better candidates for president, please, I beg you. Just for a few starters:J.C. Watts George Allen Steve Largent Rudy Giuliani Jon Kyl Alan Keyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie2008 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Obama was in TIME Magazine this week and wrote an article about his faith. I will never vote for him. He is weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I think Obama is Osama's 2nd cousin . . . or something like that! :whistle::w00t::whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 ^ that's very clever, Kirt ... Rush has trained you well !! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by cheaptrick77^ that's very clever, Kirt ... Rush has trained you well !! :w00t: HAHA! Thats funny Cheapy. Did you hear that on Air America?:w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 He's pretty extreme left, IMO. I wouldn't vote for him for the same reason I wouldn't vote for Rush. The ends of the spectrum are not safe places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Besides, lawyers have run our Government for far too long. It's time for common sense to reign supreme. I want a president who can look at an issue and follow the law, not look at an issue and see how he can get around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by strawberry66Did you hear that on Air America? No, sir .......... NO ONE speaks for me. It was a Cheapy original ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 He's anti-gun....enough said. Hell will freeze over before he gets my support..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by cheaptrick77^ that's very clever, Kirt ... Rush has trained you well !! :w00t: Actually, Ted Kennedy was the one who called him Osama bin Laden . . . errrah Obama! :whistle: Just another left wing wacked out liberal!!! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50pinch Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Obama is a good looking guy that speaks well so the left is in love with him right now. He hasn't done anything, hasnt even finished one term in the Senate. He is very leftwing in his political positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CNOrtega Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Before I go any further, let me throw this disclaimer down... I am neither a sexist nor a racist person. This is in no way aimed at being an insult to Senator Clinton or Senator Obama (that sounds like something out of Star Wars) or to women or black people in general. That being said. I really don't think that the American people would elect a black President. I also don't think that the American people would elect a female President either. It's extremely unfortunate that we as a people are still closed minded to think that the President of the United States has to be a wealthy white man. I hope that some time in our future we can look past these boundaries and open ourselves up to new possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 You may speak for yourself Ortega, but not for me. I think Americans are very ready for someone other than a rich white guy to be president. I have always wanted Armstrong Williams for president. I don't think color or sex matters very much anymore except to the democrats who believe that poor defenseless minorities need their superior elitism to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatysoxxx Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 OBAMA...negatory. I dont see anything of the sort ever happening...especially a WIN for him!:whome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatysoxxx Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I wouldnt mind seeing Hill as president. She will pretty much let us know if there will ever be another possibility for a woman to be President if she is elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I would vote for Alan Keyes or J C Watts who is one of your Sooner boys Ortega. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I would vote for Alan Keys or J.C. Watts as well. Either of them would be excellent choices. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Originally posted by 50pinchHe hasn't done anything, hasnt even finished one term in the Senate. He is very leftwing in his political positions. Like President Bush only had experience as TX governor, 2nd weakest position of all governors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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