What's your take on Barack Obama?

This is not really what I blog about, but I can't resist the temptation to pose a question about Barack Obama now that he's won the Democratic Iowa Caucauses.  (Whit, had to wait a lil while to mek sure they had the figures right.  You know how it goes.  lol.)

Question:  Do you think he will win the whole thing?  Why?  Why not?  Does he need black voters to carry him through?

Comments

[GI]

I've never been the most politically astute person, but Barack revitalizes my interest in politics. Obama's win in Iowa was very significant, considering the fact that Iowa is 97% White. He seems to transcend race. All great leaders, particularly MLK and JFK, have three key qualities which I believe Obama possesses: charisma, intelligence and superior communication skills. His Harvard education and likeableness will make him a formidable opponent and I am in his corner.

[c.d.valere]

GI, I agree with your assessment of Barack; his campaign will certainly be interesting to watch. I'm also very interested in Hilary's campaign. Altogether, it promises to be a fun political year.

[IWS]

While many people were concerned about whether or not Obama is electable, I was among a few -- but relatively optimistic soldiers who believed that he is electable. After the Iowa caucuses, Obama has proven not only that he is electable, but also that he is the only candidate deserving to be the next president of the United States. I will not be too surprised to see an overwhelming support for him in South Carolina where half the voters are African-American.

[c.d.valere]

IWS, he should do well in some states, but I am less optimistic about the overall outcome. Care to wager any bets? If I lose, I'll give you a lifetime free pass on my street.

[IWS]

Very funny, Charmaine. After N.H., he is unstoppable.

[IWS]

Now, everyone is beginning to talk about the African-American vote, but how significant is this block of vote, anyway? Although some may say it's somewhat early in the process, Obama has virtually paved the way without the black vote. There is a strong likelihood that while the black vote may seem important to him, I believe that it may not be as nearly important as many may have thought. Why is it that not one single well-known black figure (aside from Oprah) has pledged support for him?
Here is my question: Why does it appear as if blacks have to verify that whites will vote for Obama before casting theirs?

[cvc]

A victory for Obama in the '08 presidential election is the best chance ordinary people will have to wrest control of the country from the rich, the neocons and the other warmongers. I trust that others will see it in this light rather than the success of a 'black man'. If the common man realises this and votes to bring it about, then he will win. This is his message and this is the message we should all try to reinforce.

[VV]

Democrats, we are getting some strange votes for Obama in these caucauses. Think. This is all part of the Republicans plan to defeat us at the polls. They are trying to eliminate Hillary, the only candidate who can defeat them, then desert Obama in the elections. Don't fall for their plan, and don't be mis-led by these Republicans and Independents on this blog.
My prediction: If he becomes the Democratic candidate, Obama will really need Black / minority votes to see him through. White voters will drop him like a hot brick.

[njames]

All of the serious contenders, in my opinion, are qualified to be the next president of America. It comes down to who the political apparatus wants to place at the helm. let us not forget that one can win the popular vote yet not be elected president. That said we cannot ignore Obama's showing thus far. Thankfully and tactfully he has not conducted a race-based campaign. The result in Iowa, hopefully, signals the maturation of the American electorate where the candidate who has espoused the courage and conviction necessary to alter the current malaise of the American political landscape was the victor. Obama does not need the black vote to win, he simply cannot win without white folks voting for him. Expecting black folks to vote for Obama simply because he is black is tantamount to expecting white folks not to vote for him because he is not white.

[IWS]

We are moments away from the results of the New Hampshire Primary and the spin-doctors are out in droves. At times, I wonder whether they are in a tailspin themselves. Chiefly among them is CNN. Ever so often I have a difficult time distinguishing CNN from UPN 9. Well, they are saying that if Obama’s lead against HRC is within the single digit, such a showing would be considered a win for HRC. As I can recall, black is black and white is white. When does a loss becomes a win and a win become a loss – who knew?
Well this time it is not the spin-doctors – it's Bill. According to former President Bill Clinton, this Obama phenomenon is a fairy tail. Remember, “I did not have sex with that woman” or “ It depends on what is is” These are really desperate times my friend. When did inevitability morph into desperate?

[Sally Ramage]

President Barak Obama is the miracle leader that all civil rights lawyers and all minorities, emerging countries, and developed countries need and have.

This hard- working, determined black man, who rose from the working classes, the underprivileged, to get to Harvard University is the symbol to all those who feel sorry for themselves to get on and get out there, to work hard and to achieve.

May Our Almighty Father ALWAYS bless Barak Obama, his bright wife and charming little daughters.

He has picked up the baton and is running with it.

He is the answer to thev World's prayers/. He will bring peace and prosperity to all peoples. Watch this space.
"WE CAN" AND "WE SHALL OVERCOME". HE IS OUR DREAM. God bless President Obama, the most powerful man in the whole world!!!