Its finally happened, the official announcement for Sen. Barack Obama’s run for President. And needless to say - America can enjoy a bit of optimism in the wake of an ever self-imploding Bush government. With the stigma of Iraq, the war on Terror, corruption charges, etc engulfing the airwaves of American news (unless you’re the Fox Network - but I digress) Obama is a beacon.
Yes - im sure some of you are going to be quite angered by my overly kind words. Im one who wants to retain a sense of objectivity, but as I mentioned yesterday - Obama is the Truth. There is going to be a great deal of talk about Obama’s lack of political experience - to which I have no proper rebuttal for, im not his defence lawyer - but an admirer. But backing Obama is not so much a “sure bet” but a political risk.
Obama, is a minority, running for President in one of that nations most turbulent periods. He has built a movement reminiscent of Robert Kennedy - in that those who support him, do so knowing that support comes out of an emotional bond to what this man represents. This is a movement based on hope, of a new message - and with such a radical stance, being unsure about Barack Obama is just natural.
So where does this leave Sen. Clinton - well im sure her people have planned extensively for Obama’s entry into the race; but she can still sit in the kingmakers chair. She is still the front runner in this race; a woman who has the a very strong Democratic machine behind her, and oh yes, the backing of one of the most popular Democrats - yup, the other Clinton.
Obama is going to fight an up hill battle for the Presidency - but honestly, would those who support Obama want it any other way for the guy? I doubt it, his Presidency is the epitome of struggle, struggle politically, struggle racially and a struggle personally. Please note my gushing comments of this man are truly what I believe - we all have different opinions about who or what Obama’s run really means. But I have a feeling as Obama’s campaign gets into full swing - many more will begin to agree with my thoughts of this man.
The cartoon comes from Steve Sack of the Minnesota Star-Tribune
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