Brown coach Robinson a strong voice for brother-in-law Obama

[Ethelk2044]

I don’t know how formidable an organization Barack Obama’s presidential campaign eventually might build in Rhode Island. But it certainly has an impressive local advocate in Brown University basketball coach Craig Robinson, the candidate’s brother-in-law.

Robinson, whose sister, Michelle, is the wife of the Illinois senator, will address a June 13 Obama fundraiser in Providence.

Democrat Obama, 45, fabled for his oratory, has proven to be a powerhouse at raising money. Still, Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York has outpaced him in national polls, there are questions about Obama’s experience, and everyone is curious — if not downright skeptical — about whether America is ready to elect a black man president.

Robinson, also 45, knows that Obama will come in for intense scrutiny, and he declares, “If that’s all it takes for him to win, I welcome it. But, unfortunately, it isn’t.”

He tells me Obama is going to have to appeal to all kinds of people and overcome doubts they might have. All the planets have to be aligned, he says.

http://www.projo.com/news/mcharlesbakst/SE_BAKST_COLUMN_20_05-20-07_775L7J6.24314d2.html

[silverweb]

1. Great article.

:thumbsup:

GObama!