I, for one, would not vote for him simply because I do not agree with his policies on too many important subjects. I base my decision on what Obama himself has said on his podcast. His policies are simple bad for business and bad, in the long run, for the US.
It also bothers me greatly that he has allowed the presidential race to interfere with his current job, which is being a senator from Illinois. I am not from that state. But if I were, I would be ticked that Obama was running around playing presidential footsies rather than doing what he was elected to do... represent Illinois in the US Senate.
He has not even finished his first term as a senator! Most senators have long careers in the house. Not Obama. He is already off grabbing for the brass ring before the paint on his senate office sign is dry.
Now, I would also like to go on the record as saying that I find myself highly respecting Obama for his clarity on issues. It is such refreshing change from the flip-flopping and ambiguous positions that other candidates take. I subscribed to his podcast to learn more about him. I highly recommend that you do the same. I am glad I did. Because it certainly lets you make a more informed decision.
I really wish he would stick it out in the Senate. That half the of the legislative branch of the government needs people like him to balance clueless senior senators like Ted "Its A Bunch Of Tubes" Stevens (Alaska) and Liz Dole (North Carolina).
It is a shame that so many on the left are pushing Obama to run. On paper, Hillary Clinton is much more qualified. She has more experience, and has more centrist policies than Obama. But she is very divisive. You either love her, or loath her. So much so that she will never get elected.
I feel like the Democrats know that Hillary can't win. So they want to throw out an untested candidate who they can create a buzz about. It is working. Obama's backers are treating him like the second coming of Christ.
So there is my prediction. If the Democrats select either Clinton or Obama, then they are only going to guarantee a Republican victory.
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