I like the sound of President Obama,

[cali]

so sue me. I like the idea of a person of color as the President of this country. And though I don't always agree with Obama and I think he's flawed like all the rest of the field, I think he'd make an able president and that he'd do wonders for the perception of this country, the world over.

[jefferson_dem]

1. You've made me smile this morning.

Thanks for the wonderful post. And, of course, I agree.

[cali]

3. my pleasure! n/t

[BeyondGeography]

2. You're not alone

[rodeodance]

4. I like the sound of MRS. President.

[Colobo]

14. Hillary will have an important role in the Obama administration.

I'm sure of that.

[EV_Ares]

5. How nice it is to open up DU this morning and find a positive post

this morning from a DUer instead of looking on the negative side of the candidates. Not because it is a candidate I also look to as my possible choice but positives far outweigh negatives.

Thank you Cali, a good lead for us all.

[tekisui]

6. I could easily stand with a Pres. Obama.

Like you said, ain't nobody perfect.

I think Obama has the sense and character to *try* and do the right thing. That's really all we can ask, that Our Presidential Candidate tries to do the right thing. When they mess up, they should learn, correct themselves, and move forward.

He wants to represent change, and I think the change comes from Us. If We push for change, he will go were We take him, IMO.

[SaveElmer]

7. WOuld certainly be better than President Edwards...

Not as good as President Clinton or President Biden however...

[Colobo]

15. C'mon Elmer, join the O-Train!

[Jennifer C]

8. Yes, every candidate has their flaws.

I would be happy with a President Obama. I very much like the sound of President Biden and President Edwards too.

I think all 3 of them would do wonders for the perception of America.

[zabet]

9. I will accept that

only after the nominee
for the Democratic Party
is picked, and it is him.
He definitely has a good
shot at getting that title.

[Skidmore]

10. I do too, cali. I like the sound of that a lot.

And I think it is well past the time when this glass ceiling should be broken. A better message could not be sent to America and to the nations of the world that we indeed are finally willing to step forward and practice what we preach to them. When I look at Obama, I see my son and all the little boys like him who grew into strong, intelligent, capable men in spite of prejudice and roadblocks. Young people who have risen above the shackles of the worst of the historical traditions on both sides of the color divide. I hope our children can soar. As a nation, we may have gotten as far as the mountaintop, but we still have yet to fly.

You are correct. Obama is human. I don't always agree with him either. What I see in him is sincerity and a willingness to build a new and better America, not just put a new coat of paint on a corroded one.

[nevergiveup]

11. I also like the sound.

It makes me smile and there isn't much these days in my old age that makes me smile. Thanks for being positive.

[TwilightGardener]

12. Agree--he would inspire tremendous goodwill and healing, I think.

[Colobo]

13. He'll make all of us proud, cali. He will.

[mtnsnake]

16. I like it, too. I also like the sound of President Kucinich & President Hillary

...but yeah, I do love the idea of a person of color as President...or a woman, as long as it's a Democrat of course.

[silverweb]

17. Me, too!

GObama!

[zulchzulu]

18. Actually, the World would like the idea of a President Obama too

You mentioned that, but that's been one reason why I support him. One of many...

[rufus dog]

19. I don't give a shit what color he is!

He is the person best suited to lead the country after the Bush fiasco.

[Froward69]

20. I like a Biden/Obama ticket

it is more viable in the GE. and it preps Obama to be prez someday.