Hello DU! Who here knows why that IL Senator is so popular?

[mdmc]

Whats his name again? I had never heard of him, but he sounds pretty solid, considering that the GOP can't find an opponent for him.

So what is the deal-io?
Why is he so electable?
How come I'm so in the dark?

Fill me in!

[nickinSTL]

1. IL Senator?

Actually, Barack Obama is just a candidate for Senate, not a Senator. As to why he's so popular...you'll have to ask someone from Illinois.

Though I'm guessing he's a lot more popular in Chicago than downstate - southern IL is probably not so thrilled with him.

[mdmc]

2. OK then, I feel better knowing that he is not an incumbent

Barack Obama - what an interesting name.

[Walt Starr]

9. His father was Kenyan

His mother was a Kansan.

They met in Hawaii where they married and Barack was born.

BTW, they talk about him being "bi-racial". His mother was caucasian.

He's the REAL DEAL and is more charismatic than Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan COMBINED!

[rocktivity]

12. No doubt his opponents will compare his name to Osama's

But as one DU-er suggested, by simply inserting an aposthrope after the "O", he can wrap up the Irish-American vote!

:headbang:
rocknation

[iconoclastic cat]

7. He's from the IL state senate.

He's popular because he is kind, intelligent, and ethically strong. He will be the first African American president of the U.S., mark my words.

[Wilber_Stool]

8. In Illinois, if you don't live in Cook Co.

you live down state.

[lanparty]

13. You might as well swear him in now ...

He'll win in a landslide.

[slappypan]

3. He has star quality.

He is young, handsome, has a very impressive education, a positive message, and plenty of experience in the State legislature. I can't recall when I have ever seen such an appealing candidate.

[rocktivity]

11. Here's a pic

I've already got him penciled him in as Edwards' VP in 2012! And eight years after that...

:headbang:
rocknation

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

4. Check out his website and find out for yourself.

link: www.obamaforillinois.com

[Warpy]

5. Check out his website

He certainly looks great on paper, and comes off as intelligent and articulate, something sorely lacking among his conservative counterparts.

http://www.obamaforillinois.com/

[Joy Anne]

6. Obama

My friend in central Illinois, a county Dean leader, has been wild about him as a candidate since long before the primaries.

[Walt Starr]

10. He won more votes in the Democratic Primary

than all of the GOP candidates won in the GOP Primary, COMBINED!!!

He won the Democratic Primary with 52.7% of the votes cast out of a field of 7 candidates. That's HUGE!

[mdmc]

14. cool-io

:hi: