Obama To Announce "Very Soon"

[Bullet1987]

http://www.nbc5.com/politics/10665267/detail.html">Obama Looks Ready to Run

CHICAGO -- Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is back at work after some time off due to the congressional recess, and it looks like he will soon have a major announcement.

NBC5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reported on Wednesday that it appears that Obama will soon announce that he is running for president.

"You must have a fire in the belly," said Roosevelt University political science professor Paul Green. "You cannot be a reluctant candidate --you're either in it, or you're not in it. And, he's going to be facing at least one person who has a fire in the belly, and that is Mrs. Clinton."

A political insider, who has already committed to work for Obama, said people should look for the senator to make his intentions known very soon. The reason for that is Obama needs to get his infrastructure in place to satisfy federal election guidelines.

The New York Times reported that New York Sen. Hilary Clinton views Obama as her biggest obstacle in her quest for the presidency, but believes he is inexperienced in government and foreign affairs.

"If Obama enters the race, and Senator Clinton comes into the race which I expect, there is not going to be a lot of room for anybody else in the Democratic party," Green said.

Obama is also facing new scrutiny for words he wrote 11 years ago in his first book, "Dreams From My Father." In that book, he spoke of experimenting with drugs more than 20 years ago. The Washington Post wrote that "Obama has become the first potential presidential contender to admit trying cocaine. What remains to be seen is whether the candor he offered will be greeted with a new-style acceptance by voters."

"All the good stuff has been out there -- now, can he take a hit?" Green said. "He has had a couple of pinpricks -- a couple of jabs, shall we say. But, he hasn't been hit with a right cross. Now, it's a question of can he take it?"

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Well, it sounds like it's a done deal. He'll probably be announcing within a week. I'm so happy!!!!

WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!!

[illinoisprogressive]

1. I do hope he runs. The articles in the post, ect

I posted further down in discussions is about the Clinton hitback. she was behind some of the Obama smear stuff. I just knew it./

[snowbear]

2. Awesome!

Go for it Obama!! ~~~~

[Bullet1987]

3. Also this...

...http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=politics&id=4903518">Obama Close To a Decision on '08

Watch the vid to the right.

[snowbear]

5. Wow...

Thanks for that clip! The news media in Chicago seems to take Obama's run even more serious than all other outlets!!

That reporter said he had just talked to Senator Obama, and he told him ..."the "t's are still crossed, the i's are still dotted, and my family is still on-board"

Said he'd finalize his decision by the end of the month.

BTW.. that "Taste of Asia" food that came on there before the news looked yummy!

[Imagevision]

4. 2 to 1 odds, Hillary will never prove she's more qualified in leadership then Obama

Hil's game is to allow Obama to always make the first move, that is one reason why she won't win. Repugs are scared to death of Obama, that's why they've given us Hillary as, "our candidate" They'll sell us Hillary like they gave us Lieberman!!

[snowbear]

6. Well...

If that's the case... (that she wants Barack to make the first move).. Senator Obama can play chicken with her until she caves in and announces FIRST..

I agree that Thugs and Freepers are trying like hell to sell Hillary on us..

I'm guessing there's less than 10 DU'ers that are sold on her as our candidate though.. ...Just a hunch.. but I'd guess 10 or less that are sincerely Hillaryites.

[Superman Returns]

7. oh my

Edwards or Obama? I really am divided. I guess it would be actually smart to weight for the debate and campaign to make a decision.

[thatsrightimirish]

8. No matter who you support right now

It is exciting. The thought of my first vote for President could be going to an African American is very cool, I think.

[Mass]

9. Excellent news.

As for being able to take a hit, we know from who the hit will come: Hillary's good friends.

see this: www.edwards08.com