This article is the most optimistic I've heard of this Presidential Election.

Wow!!! Bipartisanship. After 7 years of the uniter, I didn't even know that word still existed.

This is the type of president that we need. Someone who'll consider the whole population in finding the talent we need to move this country forward. Not just half of it.

"we have to have some humility and restraint in terms of our ability to project power around the world"

That's also a great quote!! Definitely what it takes to be a world leader.

There is no doubt we are in a new dawn! Obama's presidency will usher in a new beginning for the United States and the world. Obaba does not just say things; this man thinks before he acts. He has worked with both democrats and republicans and have seen results. By reaching out to republicans and bringing them to his administration, we will have a United States that no other power in the world can pierce through. Hillary boasts of fighting the republican right wings; this is no time to be fighting among ourselves. This is the time for us to join together as one united people fighting against islamic terrorists. God bless Barack; and God bless American for the new beginning.

Go ahead, announce your cabinet, this is truly the "fun" part ... admitting the awful truth that Republicans aren't evil, they're just woefully in need of some decent leadership. Here's to hoping we get a Dem in office like Obama who can provide it.

We are the only superpower in the world because we have done so many things correctly. Wasn't the WTC1 bombing, two embassies in Africa, US Cole, etc. enough restraint? Bush is the greatest leader this country has ever had.

Wow, as a Republican who voted for Bush but has realized this was a mistake I am really considering Obama and am very tempted to vote for him.

You can name a cabinet if you don't get elected. He has zero chance in becoming President.

Can you say RINOs. What has Arnold done for California. Illegal immigrants are destroying that state and what is their answer, raise taxes. There you go, that will fix it. I think Arnold needs to stick with acting.

Democrats, please wake up! Obama is a guy who could unite the country. An independent like myself would consider him for sure but never that awful person Hillary Clinton. She would destroy what George Bush has not already. Obama or Ron Paul for me---no phonies in either party.

I really wish people would stop looking at Obama like he is some new found golden idol and everything that falls out of his mouth is gospel. He is saying this to win back the independents that John mcCain is stealing form him. He is one of the most liberal people in the Senate and let's not forget his voting record in the State Senate. How many times did he say present in stead of standing up for issues he believes in? It was 130! That's standing up for issues. He is so full of it.

Why is it Obama is such a great guy for including Republicans when Bush has appointed Democrats?

Obama talks a good game but if he is elected I am willing to bet he is a disaster on foreign policy and our economy will tank (a real tank, not the imaginary stuff the MSM makes up about Republican economies).

Chino said Republicans need leadership.

Obama is not a proven leader so who do you propose? Given the "leaders" in the Democratic Party (Reid, Pelosi, Hoyer) it might be hard to actually come up with someone who knows how to lead.

Obama...here's hoping he is our nominee. We Dems need to cut loose the past and move forward. We are better than that. No more following of a dynastic approach to presidencies.

You have got to be kidding me. These so-called "Republicans" are as liberal as they come:

Arnold: The guy is a joke. Illegal immigration and overspending are ruining California, and he has done nothing about it. Has not delivered on one campaign promise.

Lugar: This is Obama's gun control guy. Obama wants an absolute ban on all kinds of semiautomatic weapons, and don't think it would stop there. No true conservative would think of doing the things this guy has done.

Hagel: Really? I don't think anything more needs to be said.

Obama sure must have worked to find the three most liberal Republicans in the country, in an effort to appear "bipartisan" to all of you. Since you don't seem able to read between the lines yourselves, I have done it for you. You're welcome.

Obama is a lightweight. He'll be in way over head if he ever makes it to the Oval Office.

if uniting the country means giving power to republicans, it's not worth it

Hagel liberal? Anything but! He's one of the true conservatives in the Senate, and probably the only person I'd vote for over Obama!

Perhaps "President" Obama will consider Governor Schwartzenegger for Treasury Secretary? The Governor of California, after all, has presided over a 40% increase in his state's budget in 4 years, and is now facing a $14 billion projected budget shortfall. Judging by this, he's a Democrat in all but name anyhow.

I thought Oprah was going to be Sec of State and Dr. Phil was going to be Surgeon General

As a conservative, I agree with most posters here...I hope the liberal crack head one term Senator, Barak Hussein Obama is the Democratic Nominee for President.

Can we name one thing that Obama or Hillary have accomplished? Anyone?

Who cares who Obama would choose? He's so immature and raw I wouldn't be surprised if he has his kindergarten classmates with him.

Uh, Roy, every president makes a big show of naming a few people from the other party to his Cabinet. Bush did that too with "Underperformin' Norman" Mineta at Transportation, whose TOP priority, after 9/11, was making absolutely sure, with strict enforcment, that airlines paid no special attention to combat-age men who seemed as if they might be Muslims, and that everyone be searched equally, even elderly Norwegian grandmothers.

Bush was quite bipartisan in Texas, and wrongly assumed that DC Democrats would be like the culturally conservative, easygoing types he knew and worked with closely in Austin, like Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock. He naively walked right into the buzzsaw of the Chuck Schumers, Pat Leahys and others were lying in wait.

I think the brilliance of those opposed to Obama speaks for itself here ...

Surrrrrrrrrrre he will appoint Republicans in his cabinet and I will be his choice for VP. Get a grip. The guy is just trying to get the Liberal Republican vote by saying this stuff. Besides, the Dem Congress would never approve. More pie in the sky from a Dem.... go figure.

An excellent article on Senator Obama. I applaud all the positive comments posted here. Having met Senator Obama several times, I can attest to the fact that he is as genuine in person as he is out on the campaign trail. I have a great deal of respect for him as well as his wife Michelle, who gave a great interview on the news last night.

I'm surprised he didn't name Arlen Specter to some post... he certainly fits the RINO mold of the names he dropped!

Who was the last President to "unite" America? Reagan? And before him? Eisenhower? FDR? Unity means putting a lid on endless, pointless criticism. All you negative people think you are so smart because you see everyone else's faults. How about bringing some unifying solutions to the table?

Oh come to grips. The Dems aren't going to do anything more than now except create a Carter administration. Here they have complete control of the house and still can't get anything done.

I wouldn't worry about these things everyone is talking about anyway. The Dems bumbled so bad this year while they had a chance and instead they have the lowest approvals in American History.

Unless you guys really decide to clean house, like Pelosi and the likes, you'll blow it again.

This whole bi partisanship thing is ridiculous. No one votes for moderates. You vote for winners. Someone who believes in something.

Wow. talk about a bunch of idiots. Wow.

Obama comes across as a true weakling.
Cowardice in terms of foreign policy, acquiescence in terms on foreigners invading our country, but full speed ahead on looting the earnings of the most productive members of society. He is as big a dolt as the buffoon hillary.

I think it is funny that Obama's idea of diversity in his cabinet is to add Republicans. George W. Bush had one of the most diverse cabinets in history and the dems found something wrong with every candidate until they either had to resign or did not get approved in the first place. However, I guarantee that if Obama surrounds himself with white men in his cabinet (like the three he mentioned) no one will claim that he is against diversity, because he is black. The dems demand diversity in the cabinet but if you are a republican it will never be good enough, that is one belief system the tolerant just can not tolerate.

Obama brings a real chrisma to this office that has been lacking for sometime. Bush was put in a tough spot with 9-11 but instead of rising to a challenging situation, he fumbled. Clinton won't fare much better.

Lets put Barack in power, be nice to have someone that isn't poisoned into ignoring the ideas of others just because they come from across the isle.

On a sidenote: I don't think he can place Arnold in a Cabinet position since he's foreign born and cabinet official have the potential to ascend to the presidency if there is a catastrophe.

I am not voting for a candidate because they are a woman, because they have held office, been first lady or because they are half black. They better bring some solutions without growing government, have answers to problems facing this great nation and have voted in the past the way I would have voted, period. We can look at their voting record to see their true colors.

Ah...so Obama TOO will pander to folks on either side of the aisle. I bet Hillary is upset that he trumped her "send Bush '41 on a mission" tactic.

Well then maybe he should find some real republican's. These three are liberal leaning Rino's.

How could anyone support Obama, a person who will not put his hand on his heart and recite the "Pledge of Alligance"?

"George W. Bush had one of the most diverse cabinets in history"

Ok Joe, name ONE Democrat in President Bush's cabinet. ONE. Oh, wait, there AREN'T ANY! I think you need to go back to 2nd grade and learn the definition of diversity.

Bush put in a diverse cabinet of neo-con Yes Men. When they disagreed with him,they were replaced.

As a Hollywood Liberal, I have been very surprised in Arnold. I think he's been one of the best progressive gov in California History.

It is time to put an end to the my way or the highway mentality

That is just my point Dominic, diversity is not about being a republican or democrat, it is about ethicity and cultural background. When we start believing that political affiliation is equal to race struggles we are in trouble. I do not care if Obama or Bush the opposing party on their cabinets, but when they are demanded to be diverse by the congress and the american people, they are rarely talking about political party. And of course you insult me in your post, why can't democrats have an actual debate without getting nasty, I did not call any names, I just posted facts, once again my point about tolerance is true, dems are good at tolerance, they tolerate anyone who agrees with them.

Why have we not learned that with politicians talk is cheap. Promises, promises, promises, for a politician equals B.S.

Alex - You are incorrect. Henry Kissinger, born in Bavaria (Germany) was Secretary of State.

The only problem with who Sen. Obama would appt. is that none of the three mentioned are real republicans. They personify the term RINO.

Wow, Joe, sounds like you've been sipping from the PC well, which is unusual for a conservative.

In politics, diversity means diversity of political opinions. Bush had the least diverse cabinet ever, unless you count varying degrees of incompetency as 'diversity'.

Obaba can name all the names he wants, no chance of getting into the White House. He needs more experience. Nice to see young people motivated about the country though.

I like this crazy idea of reaching across the aisle to the minority of sensible Republicans, instead of just being paranoid of the "Vast Rightwing Conspiracy" all of the time

Kas wrote:
"How could anyone support Obama, a person who will not put his hand on his heart and recite the "Pledge of Alligance"?

Do these things really matter? Does anyone really think that Obama hates America? I am not a fan of Bush but even I don't think he hates America. Let's focus on the issues and not these silly trivial things.

I can't believe how gullible some of you readers are. Obama is not a uniter, and never will be. He won't cozy up to people who disagree with his ultra-liberal ideals. Notice how he only cites RINO's (Republicans In Name Only) as people he'd be so gracious to work with...in other words, people who already agree with Mr. Obama.

He's not much different than any other politician, and no different than any Democrat running for President. He's a high-tax, entitlement giving, illegal alien protecting, troop bashing, terrorist appeasing, anti-capitalist just like all the rest.

Nice posts here even those who did not agree with Obama disagreed respectful without smear attacks like the ones from Hillary and Bill, shame on them. Is it me or what? As a minority, I m starting to realize that some "liberals" are as racists as some conservatives even worse than conservatives, just reading from this primary competition between Hillary and Obama. Any thoughts people?

Chino said

" We are the only superpower in the world because we have done so many things correctly. "

Actually, America is the only superpower in the world because it recklessly spends all its money on the military rather than universal healthcare, infrastructure, education and quality of life like every other non-superpower western nation.

Any nation the size of America could be a superpower if it wanted to make the sacrifice, but what is great about Obama's statement is that he is admitting power isn't everything.

If nominated Obama will win easily because the independents and the "RINOs" will vote for him.

The people who say RINOs are not republicans need to found a new party. I am a republican, a real republican, and Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel are real republicans too.

I'm a republican, and I'd like to vote for Barack Obama as president over any candidate (but I'd look hard if McCain is the nominee). If the republican party is so foolish as to nominate anyone other than McCain, to heck with them.

Joe, regarding immigrants serving in the cabinet, the answer is that yes, they can serve, but then they are skipped over in the order of presidential succession.

When he said "republicans" he meant "Republicans in Name only" (RINOs)

I agree with you Dan from Texas. The REAL Goldwater conservatives is who I relate to. And these "chip on their shoulder" neo-cons are nothing like those who created the party. They're just parlaying there minor influence in the party to control this country.

A few people need to read up on the political stances of Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Eisenhower and countless others. Now those are REAL Republicans!!! Hagel, Swartzener and Lugar came from some very honorable proud Republican molds.

And have True Conservatives and Tru Liberals in the same cabinit who have the interests of this country at heart would be what this country needs to unite us.

But the neo-cons would hate this. Because, they would lose influence. Their motto is, "Divide and Conquror."

The link provided only says he'd work with those people, not put them in his cabinet as the post says.
For something like this, you'd think they'd do a better job of reporting.

Arnold is not a republican. He is a RINO which means "Republican In Name Only."

Barak Obama is as shady a politician as there is and is wrapped up in the dirty politics that the state of Illinois is famous for. He talks a good game, but judge the man by his actions. Any questions, google Tony Rezko - currently under federal indictment - and Barak's neighbor.

Obama certainly has charism. However, his immigration policy would turn our country into the United States of Mexico.

Great, another puff piece about Sen. Obama, and what a furtive way to woo California's favor. As much as I laud him for his potential bipartisanship, I still do not know a thing about him, or what he stands for and what he has accomplished as a state legislator.

A black man (even part) can not be elected predident in 2008 with a 70% white popluation- just the facts....
Even a woman will have a hard time even though they are in the majority over men.

I saw this "interview" on tv and Obama was asked about these people. Nice hit job Sulen. Why not write another Obama doesn't wear a flag pin story.

I want to see a transcript of this "interview".

Mark said:
"...google Tony Rezko - currently under federal indictment - and Barak's neighbor."

Yes, please google Tony Rezko. It is a total non-story. Obama has done nothing illegal. People are grasping at straws to try and smear Obama. There isn't anything there. The right-wing fears Obama because he is a complete change candidate who has the ability to actually work across the aisle and get things done. He doesn't appeal to the venom spewing Rush Limbaugh crowd but he is appealing to the silent majority in this country who are ready to try a new approach to politics in Washington.

Why can't a black man be elected with a 70% white population? Studies show that the well educated and the under 40 years of age crowd could care less about color. Fortunately, more and more people are getting an education. As for the over 40 year old crowd--they aren't getting any younger. And as they move on their offspring and future generations can elect a person based on their ideas and not solely on the color of their skin.

Reading some of the republican posts; I have to confess that I am pessimistic about the future of this country. No wonder we have an idiot as the leader of the "Free world."

Read the poor soul referring to Obama as a crack head.. He is a Harvard graduate sir!

I think we have come a long way on skin color, but we are not there yet. The highest percent of people that vote are older people (over 40 and the largest part of our population). Maybe in about ten years with more inter-mixing of races and more educated people we will be there, but I have a feeling that we are not there yet.

The interesting this about Obama is that he is the candidate that ruffles the fewest feathers - on the left and more importantly on the right. Electing Hillary would certainly widen the political divide.

Bill Richardson made this decree awhile ago. He was met with mostly negative response despite it being a good idea. Good to see Obama has the sense to follow Richardson, the man who most definitely should be the nominee. BR has more experience than Hillary and has demonstrated greater commitment to change and greater leadership than BO. BR has better foreign policy strategies with the credentials to back it up, is a border-state governor with a solid immigration and education credentials as well as a generally progressive record.
Richardson/Biden 08

Mike--

What gives me hope that a black man can get elected president is that although 70 percent of the population is white, more than 1/2 of voters are women. Studies show that women tend not to discriminate when it comes to race or gender. Also, both blacks and hispanics are voting in record numbers, as are the youth (18-26 years old). The voting minority is middle-age white men. That is the group that tends to be the most discriminating but a group that can be defeated if there is a strong minority candidate that can appeal to the young, to women, to blacks and hispanics.

I used to think it would be a near impossible proposition to put an african-american in the white house but after checking out the voter demographics from the past couple of elections I think it is a very real possibility.

"Bush is the greatest leader this country has ever had."

Can whoever said that please write back and say that they were joking. Being sarcastic, maybe. I like sarcasm, I really do. But if this guy was serious, then I really don't know what to think. I mean, if he's serious, then is 2+2 still 4? Am I supposed to Go when the light turns red and Stop when it turns green? I'm so CONFUSED!!!

The Romney comment was out of line. For somebody who wants to be bipartisan, he is more than happy to throw out jabs at the other side. (For the record Romney hired a company to take care of his lawn. Does Mr. Obama want us calling the INS everytime we see somebody of hispanic origin?)

Arnold isn't exactly doing a great job with the budget in CA. Obama could make a good figurehead with an opposing congress but a Dem Congress with Obama could be trouble. I trust Dems even less with the pork than the Repubs, and the Repubs have been horrible. Veto is going to be a real important word for the next President. If it isn't our $$$'s are going to get weaker.

Does anybody really think that Obama or any other candidate has a chance against Hillary (No knock on Obama). I don't care what the current polls show, Hillary will win the democrat nomination in 2008.

WHAT A JOKE! THESE PEOPLE ONLY KNOW HOW TO LIE. DO YOU REALLY THINK THEY CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE? PRESIDENT BUSH HAS DONE WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS RIGHT AND IS THE ONLY ONE WITH GUTS TO DO IT. A VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT IS FOR MORE GOVENMENT AND MORE GOVERNMENT MEANS MORE TAXES AND MORE CONTROL OVER US CITIZENS. WHAT A BAD DEAL!!!!!

Come on, do you REALLY think he will appoint republicans to his cabinet? Or is this a CLEVER way to reach over and get some votes!
D'UH!!!!!!!

It is so refreshing to see a candidate who will actually work with everyone.

That is exactly what our country needs.

Obama has experience making different sides work together, he was incredible at Harvard. Not only do his fellow students all still respect him, but they acknowledge he had real leadership qualities. He was the top of his class. Unlike Hillary who married the guy who was top of her class.

I hear a lot of criticism about Obama, but where are all the other candidates willing to go across party lines to find the best people for cabinet positions? Where are all the other so-called leaders who can see past "D" and "R", and see what is right for our country?

Partisanship is destroying our country. We are more polarized than ever. Americans have such deep hatred for other Americans. If we continue down this path, we're doomed to lose our standing as the #1 superpower in the world. We'll be too busy trying to oppose our fellow Americans instead of uniting to find solutions to our problems.

Obama has about as much chance at becoming President as I have watching Little Rascals reruns on TV, Oh that's right Bill Cosby bought the rights to
the Little Rascals and took them off TV.
SO MUCH FOR OBAMA!

Alex

Not true. Obama could appoint Arnold to a cabinet post even though he was foreign born. Nixon appointed Kissinger to State and he was born in Germany.

Dominic

Bush appointed Norm Mineta (D-Calif) to a cabinet position. Worst mistake appointment in his entire predidency.

Bill Cosby did NOT buy the rights to the Little Rascals. That is an urban myth. King World (a famous synidicator of early evening game shows--and Oprah!) bought the rights to the Rascals years ago.

If you are pro illegal aliens, pro gun control, pro abortion, pro Socialists, pro gay marriage, pro higher taxes, pro global warming myth, then by all means vote for any Democrat. They will make you feel good as they put it to ya. HA

Let's face it Bush is going to go down as one of the worst presidents of ALL TIMES! I find it very hard to believe a Republican is going to win. Hillary and Obama win both in head to heads with all republicans. So who will lead better. Hillary or Obama who lacks Washington experience. Humm, what has anyone in Washington done lately? Spend all our money. We need to be supporting Obama for letting the Republicans in. He's smart, we all know that Republicans have always been evil hate mongers. It's going to be easier to get bills through congress with some of them in our corner, at least the few intelligent ones. Republicans will be out to get Hillary from day one. Bless her lying, calculating, conniving heart. I think Republicans are just like little lost children they need some guidance and love Obama can give that. Plus we all know what Bill will be doing when Hill is out and I don't need flash backs.

Maybe before Sen. Obama starts thinking about cabinet appointees he should read the constitution. All cabinet members are in the presidential sucession line after the VP and Speaker of the House. Since he was born in Austria, Gov. Arnold is not a confirmable cabinet candidate since he could not assume the presidency if necessary.

Ha!Ha!Ha! The whole office is laughing about this one! If there was ever any evidence that this guy is too inexperienced to be president - THIS IS IT! Ha!Ha!Ha!

Guy: Actually, Arnold could be a Cabinet member, regardless of his nationality. Madeleine Albright was born in then Czechoslovia. If there were a presidential succession issue, it would pass to the next Cabinet member who was American-born.

So yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger could be Secretary of State. lol

READ

Article 2, Section 2, which says that the president "... may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices. ... "

Similarly, the Constitution does not specify which or how many executive departments should be created and neither the qualification to serve. Just another indication that the Constitution is a flexible, living document. Cabinet members don't ascend the presidency in any set order. It's just President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House. If they all die we are screwed.

Arnold can be in the cabinet no need to laugh BionicWoman.

Do you research NCPaleoCON

Arnolds' first meeting with Barak as secretary of the interior.

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You know Bah-rock. You're a nice guy but you are too much a girly-mon. But, I am still da termin-a-tor! Juz leave eat to me and go back to do ovel off-es. I vil take care of every-ting!

BionicWoman, I agree with you, Obama has not had enough experience to know that bipartinship and compromise is not what the legislative and executive branch have been about for the last 20 years. That is why it is so refreshing. I want Ron Paul first, but I'd take Obama second. Also, for the record, redneck, uneducated, and form waht I hear recently, poor-toothed, Bush republicans are the biggest sheep of all, coerced into belief by fear mongering. You idiots think terrorists are going to blow up your Wal-mart in Podunk, Flyover State. Bushies are not real republicans either, more like fanatical fascists...one guy said (paraphrasing)Bush is great. vote for democrats mean more more gvt and more rights taken away...guess that guy doens't know the implications of all of Bush's terror legislation that has ###### all over the constitution. Terrorists, what a joke, we created them with our uncalculated invasions and blunt-headed foreign diplomacy. Yeah they do want to kill us, just like we would want to kill them if they invaded our country, set up barracks and oil pumps and robbed us of our resources. We'd have a Jesus Jihad. And no I am not anti-American, if anyone is, it is the Bush administration, getting us into all this mess, granting himself/executive branch unquestionable power, eliminating the balance of power of the 3 branches of gvt, destroying USA credibility, and taking away civil liberties. Again, all fascist traits.
Merry Christmas

B. Hussein Obama is a rabid gun grabber who chooses to ignore the second amendment to the Constitution of the United States. What kind of president ignores the Constitution? I know, W ignores it all the time, and so does every other scum politician in DC. But that does not excuse Obama's plans to confiscate guns. I wouldn't vote for him if he was the only candidate on the ballot.

Jeez, can someone say pass me the facts please. I love how you claim you know about Obama's gun policies, but you do not give a citation to any source (the little green men don't count).

2nd Just like the revolution, the next depression will not be broadcast on MSM, but many are already talking about it (double tops?). Again, these are non-partisan sights, please start educating your self, the people get the leaders they deserve.

Bob,
Ah-nold has converted his Hummers to run off of Hydrogen.

I would vote for Obama over any Republican except Guiliani. I would vote for any Republican over Hillary Clinton.

Believe me,if Obama wins the presidency,
the Democratic power structure will not
allow him to appoint any Republicans!!!
After the DNC pours millions and Move-On
pours millions into getting him elected,
he will no longer be in charge of who
he appoints. I'm afraid it's another
example of his naivete. But it sounds
great!!!

ONe more thing, seriously, I am tired of people not thinking. This season those who claim that they have "moral compass" those who claim they read the Bible, really need to sit down and remember, that the truth is what sets people free. However, why run from the truth, just bc it comes from a package you don't like, just bc that person isn't in your party (how ridiculous). Why do we run from goodness, mercy, dignity? Why do we search for earthly leaders? Why are we asking who is the most godly presidential candidate? Have we lost our collective minds? I am a Christian, but I have always prayed for wisdom, therefore I do not look for or seek to create a paradise on Earth. I do however, know that fear, is not Godly, therefore I choose candidates based on who is shelling out the least amount of fear. Moreover I always read about about them, and their donors, you know bc of the whole , my people perish bc of lack of knowledge thing. ; )

Would you vote for Obama if he was white? If the answer is no I rest my case.

Obama hasn't the required IQ, leadership, experience and character to be PODUS.

BTW, the article is silly in the first place...

You know your right, from your comment I think you have the IQ part covered
for all of us.

(LOL) sorry just being silly.

Just how politically naive can people be? Lugar, Hagel, Arnold the Barbarian? This is NOT "reaching across the aisle", folks. Lugar and Hagel have for years been on the media’s speed dial whenever they need a "Republican" to rip the President. That's reason #1 he would consider them. #2 is that Lugar was just reelected and the Dems would love to open up another seat in the Senate. And Arnold...only in Cauh-lee-ford-nee-ah could he be a Republican. These guys are to the Republican Party what Joe Leiberman and Zell Miller are to the Democrats...except that Leiberman and Miller have integrity. Here's an example of outreach -- letting Teddy Kennedy author your education bill, even knowing the high likelihood that moral-less, soul-less, murderer Teddy will turn and kick you in the groin (which he's done countless times). Let's see ANY Democrat step up and do that. If this was any more than a cheap PR stunt designed to fool the Oprah fans (and how hard can that be?), B. Hussein would instead promise to ask an Inhofe, Cornyn, Tancredo, or even Leiberman and Miller. But don't hold your breath. Wise up, people.

He's a self-absorbed, liberal ###.

I wonder how a Yale and Harvard educated guy who never held a real job in his entire life managed to convince people that he's a regular guy. I'm guessing it's the way he talks and the fact that he doesn't seem to have let all that education rub off on him much. I wonder how a guy who managed to keep himself safe during Vietnam can sell a war that seems to have been planned by a group of third graders. How did this guy convince people that he was a war-time decisionmaker? I wonder how people admire steadfastness instead of thought. How "beliefs" trump analysis preceding action. I don't understand what this man has done to inspire respect and admiration.

Calling Senator Obama "Barack Hussein Obama" like they're in a schoolyard repeating some petty namecalling the big kids told them to say.

I wonder why people still would vote for someone because of their religious convictions. If anything, we should have learned that this is not a great idea.

Reading the above, I can only think that we have the government that we deserve. Stupid.

B Hussein you have got to be kidding. You're joking right. What has Bush ever done except miss quote things and rush us to war.

Would Bush ever negotiate with a Democrat if they had not won congress. Republicans should thank their lucky stars any democratic nominee would be gracious enough to ask their opinion on anything.

Obama does not have the IQ to be President? Try reading about him sometime. He earned his BA from Columbia, and his law degree from Harvard at the top of his class. Obama was President of the Harvard Law Review. He taught Constitutional law at the University of Chicago. Anyone who thinks they could lecture him on the Constitution is a fool.

For those who think a foreign born person cannot hold a cabinet position, try opening a history book. Have you heard of Henry Kissinger? Ever heard of Mel Martinez? Madeleine Albright? All were foreign born and held major cabinet positions. They're not eligible for Presidential succession, but they can certainly hold cabinet positions.

There are plenty of so-called smart people that screw up our country. Just take a look and all those educated fools in the US Congress.

Abe Lincoln didn't have Obama's credentials but was one of our top 3 presidents.

Some fools get all caught up in silly Columbia this and Harvard that. Obama is a lightweight. We need a real man to run our country during these times.

So if Obama doesnt Guiliani, Hillary, or Rommney do (now that's just funny)

The fact is Obama would make a great president compared to the others.

The trivial issues that today's "conservative" party hangs on continue to baffle me. Obama's middle name? Seriously? RINO's and DINO's? Who cares? I'm twenty-two, and the difference in conversational topics between my generation and yours is astounding. Let Vietnam and the 60's culture war go! This is the world you will leave your children, and none of you seem to care! But don't worry. We'll care for you - and elect Barack Obama next November. Merry Christmas.

The fact is Republican candidates aren't fit to lead. If you just look at the field they are not able to make difficult choices other than terrorism which they got wrong by the way and won't admit. They have no Health Care Plan to insure all Americans. No plans on global warming to them it's not happening (keep believing that and Santa is real as well). We can't trust them with money Bush proved that. So what can they do for this country? Nothing at this point. Of the Democrat's Obama is the best to bring this country together which we all want. Hillary will win too which would be fun for awhile but we already been down that road we need something new.

Barrack Hussein Obama will not be the next President of the United States.

Zero tattoos, zero piercings - my Dad would have kicked my ass if I had done it when I lived under his roof, and they have since lost their appeal. I've been living in the "real world" for five years (not long), but which - I promise you - is quite a bit different from your kitchen classroom. Honestly, I'm not mad. I'm sitting at work; I posted to ruffle feathers. It impresses the hell out of me that you care about what is going on in the world, Kramer. You are head and shoulders above many of your peers. Just continue to read, and think, and maintain some sense of objectivity and pragmatism. Good luck.

what bill(s) has barrack sponsored in his time in the senate? don't everyone respond at once!

To answer your question drew, Obama has sponsored 152 pieces of legislation thus far, according to the Library of Congress

Among them:

S.2179 : A bill to require openness in conference committee deliberations and full disclosure of the contents of conference reports and all other legislation.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/18/2006) Cosponsors (9)

S.1194 : A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/8/2005) Cosponsors (None)

S.2154 : A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 12/20/2005) Cosponsors (38)

S.2358 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/2/2006) Cosponsors (None)

S.AMDT.2965 to S.2349 To ban employment negotiations to become lobbyists by Members of Congress and required recusal for senior congressional staff while in office. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/8/2006) Cosponsors (2)

S.AMDT.2995 to S.2349 To expand the prohibition on lobbying in the year after leaving service to the Senate to include a prohibition on paid coordination activities.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)

S.AMDT.3144 to S.CON.RES.83 To provide a $40 million increase in FY 2007 for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and to improve job services for hard-to-place veterans.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (2)

S.AMDT.5169 to S.3709 To clarify United States policy in order to deter nuclear testing by foreign governments.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Chino said

" We are the only superpower in the world because we have done so many things correctly. "

Jeanba said:
"Actually, America is the only superpower in the world because it recklessly spends all its money on the military rather than universal healthcare, infrastructure, education and quality of life like every other non-superpower western nation.

Any nation the size of America could be a superpower if it wanted to make the sacrifice, but what is great about Obama's statement is that he is admitting power isn't everything."

That's because those other "non-superpower western nation(s)" have the Unites States to protect them, therefore they don't need to spend much, if anything, on their defense. Besides show me where the United States doesn't spend a large percentage of it's budget on healtcare, infastructure, and education.

wow, obama fans are niave.

obama is run by camp clinton,
just like dean was,
to prevent Edwards from gaining traction.

Clinton is a lock. She is in with the Bushes ever since Iran Contra and Bilderbergs.

Ignorant libs will get exactly what they deserve:

Hillary ruining the economy and amending the constitution from 08-12,
to set up the nightmare of Arnold in 2012.

I was born into a Republican household, but I have to say that I'm so sick of partisanship on both the Democratic and Republican sides.

I would seriously consider, and in fact am leaning, to supporting Obama. One of my most cherished wishes is that we elect people who want to do the right thing for our Country and it's citizens as well as the entire world regardless of weather it's a Democrat idea or a Republican idea or anyone elses for that matter. All Democrats are not evil...nor are all Republicans.

I would absolutely love to elect a President who would have people in his or her cabinet as well as his advisors...some of whom are from the more liberal side...and some more on the conservative side. You know, no one has the lock on truth and the sooner we realize that we need a President who is NOT afraid to be challenged by his/her cabinet the sooner we can start building bridges between people with divergent views in this country insted of tearing your opponent or those who disagree with you apart.

I voeted for Bush II and to be honest with you he has been the biggest disappointment to me I can ever imagine. Personally I could not stomach voting for Hillary. She will certainly not be one to build bridges...she'll be ripping the few bridges we have left down.

Everyone...please before you vote in this upcoming election, pause before you pull the lever and think about who will bring people together, restore our faith in our government, start to restore our stature in he eyes of the civilized world (notice I said civilized world), stop eroding our civil rights.

In my opinion, bringing people together is probably the most important task any elected official can have. If you have everyone pulling in the same general direction (rather than in opposite directions as our overly partisian leaders do) you will make everyone's life better and restore our faith in our Countries experiment in self rule by a democratic republic started over 200 years ago.

you want to unite; then flush all of congress down the toilet and start over from scratch.

Voting record:

1988: G.H.W. Bush
1992: G.H.W Bush
1996: Bob Dole
2000: G.H. Bush
2004: G.H. Bush
2008: Obama

Not jokin' folks.

With Oprah backing Obama he will win no problem - NOT

There are only two certainties in the presidential election. If Hillary is the Democratic nominee there will a Republican president elected. If John Edwards is the Democratic nominee there will be a Democrat elected to the White House.

OBAMA presents an interesting opportunity for America. I am confident that he would pick serious people who love this country to work in his administration regardless of party affiliation. On the other hands, Hillary Clinton's Stalinesque character and blood lust to obtain and maintain political power by any means necessary will result in a closed secretive administration, much like the current one, that would spent most of its time triangulating the electorate and destroying the opposition. Let's face it Hillary's primary experience as First Accessory in Arkansas and the Whitehouse was serving as a CAPO or Consigliore protecting her roque husband. So many Democrats want to turn the page on the Clintons. It will take determined candidates and a sophisticated electorate to put the Clintons in the rear view mirror. The mainstream media is doing all that they can to prop up the witch.

Choosing RINO's is not exactly selecting from the other party....

Wow!!! There's someone who wants to bring Americans back together and be one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Very good point in bringing up Arnold record on his fight w/ global warming. Thats an anti republican talking point he is taking up versus his own party. And hey who's to say he wont switch his party. Obama08

Arnold can most definitely be in a cabinet. And if anyone thinks Obama doesn't know his stuff when it comes to the constitution, please remember that he was A CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROFESSOR. Idiots.

I really am delighted that Obama is surging in the polls. Hillary's going down in flames and getting desperate. MARK MY WORD there will be several more negative and untrue "rumors" popping up about Obama before the nominating process is through. And the Hillary campaign will deny having anything to do with any of them.

Why isn't Mike Gravel represented under "Political Radar Categories"? When Tancredo and Hunter are on it?

A 'PRESIDENT OBAMA' COULD HAPPEN: Barack and Mitt Romney are the strongest candidates. If Obama won, with an overwhelming Congressional majority, it might not be a reason for anyone to celebrate because any [long overdue] Lincolnesque attempt to reverse the inherent slavery of Reaganomics could convulse the World.

To explain where we're headed, and why, it helps to look back...More than 25 years ago our ruling white majority began Reaganomics; A systematic transfer and/or draining of this nations economic, environmental and diplomatic resources because they concluded that given our liberal democracy the day would come when the ethnic minorities could come to power. That day may well be nigh.

Point being, in practical terms; Let's say Obama got into office. And in the first year signed legislation to raise taxes on wealthy individuals and large corporations. Also ordering a strategic withdrawl from Iraq. And things look okay. Projections show revenues will be up and spending down. Feeling comfortable he then signs additional social-welfare legislation...And steps into the trap.

Government, individual and corporate debt is at dangerously high, record levels. Unless we bring in $3 billion of foriegn capital every day we're broke. Yes, it can be argued that corporate balance sheets are okay, but over the decades the trend has been towards lower credit quality. That is partly because CEO's borrow to fund massive stock buy-backs, to then cash in their options. Looked at another way; Who predicted Citigroup would be on it's knees, borrowing at 11% just to survive?

RFK, Jr. characterized Reaganomics as treating the nation like a company in liquidation. Any reversal (which may be inevitable) will likely trigger a cascade of unpleasant economic outcomes. [Think drug withdrawl.] The most immediate problem would be soaring interest rates & deficits. Eventually hyper-inflation may be employeed to square-the-circle. That's often the way these things get worked out.

We sure can't produce our way out. Much of the manufacturing base was off-shored so CEO's could report higher earnings. By the way they also (cruelly) raided employee's pension funds and eliminated healthcare benefits. Now who picks up that tab, mends those safety nets and at what cost?

When Mao's revolution in China went after the rich, they just moved to Formosa. You think multi-zillionairs will pay-up when they grabbed the money to begin with? Sign publicly financed elections and tax codes simplified for fairness, and everything moves to Lichtenstein.

Also climate change was ignored. Now we're on track for what Al Gore has described as a "planetary crisis". Good luck trying to fund any meaningful curtailment of global greenhouse gas emissions. As President Bush explained, it can be done with nuclear power and advanced battery technology. But doing it quick is the economic equivalent of open-heart-surgery...Meanwhile, who's fighting where in the World. And with what weapons?

When America changes coarse it's influential. I imagine there's going to be some rough sailing.

is obama awake?
who is spreading this stuff?

arnold is an illegal alien. he lised on his immigration papers.

he is a deserter from the austrian army.
he went on leave and never returned.

uncle ted kennedy may have fixed his papers. arnold is a republicrat so neither party complains.

This idea is a con for swing or independent voters...the same was promised by clinton--with I believe only one token republican in the cabinet. Don't be fooled. He is a uniter running for president, but that's not how he can or will govern...please people, why are you so gullible.

Lets see, no one else can bring up the past on Obama, but he has no problem zing Romney.

Give me a break. Is he being annointed already? Barack does not even come close to the stature or preperation that McCain has. The character level of McCain alone puts him head and shoulders above everybody else. I can't speak for them but I'm pretty sure everybody else would have taken an early out from the hotel of torture rather than stay as McCain did. He is experienced, honest, bipartisan, schooled in Defense and foreign policy and truly the best qualified for the hardest job in the world. What has Obama done? A few years in state and US senate, and US he's barely been present nor accounted for.

Just for the record, Obama puts his hand over his heart for the pledge, that is a false rumour and pictures of him during the national anthem is being used to spread it. i don't know anyone who sings the anthem with their hand over their heart. he's american, so he acts accordingly.
i think obama for president will send a message to the rest of the world. i can't wait for a united admin to tackle the economy. i can't wait to vote for him.

This is VERY shrewd... Arnold is NOT eligble to run for the office of President because of his immigration (citizenship)status. This could be used to attempt to bust that corner of the 'safety net' and open up the office of president to anyone who wishes to run... who says Obama isn't trying to kick the rocks out from under said corner..?

I always vote for the Democrat, but I will vote for Obama with ENTHUSIASM!

Obama makes a good point in suggesting being bipartisan. So what -- everyone running for national office makes that point during an election at some point. It is national-election candy. Look - I get it, lots of people don't like the Clintons. Lots of people can't stand the Bushes. But Bill and George were both elected, twice. There are legitimate reasons people vote for personally unpopular candidates. Obama is likeable -- but not currently electable. He just doesn't inspire confidence that in a serious economic recession (which is coming), or if we were attacked again (very possibly), that he would know what to do. More important, would he really know how to "prevent" problems. I believe people respond to inspiration just so far -- then their fear and practicality take over. That is a fact of history, and the reason Obama will not receive the democratic nomination. If he does, I predict Obama will not win the presidency. Just too many scary times ahead. Sorry - the truth can be painful. Say what you like about Hillary Clinton, but even her rational enemies (the loony toons excepted)would admit that she would go down with the ship, shouting orders and fighting the gods in the process. She has a palpable courage that Obama may not lack, but is simply not evident. It isn't so much today about who you'd want to have a beer with; it's more along the lines of "whom would you rather share a lifeboat with."

I guess Moe, Curly and Larry turned him down..Truly this man is an idiot...What's funny is how many take this seriously..

Actually, Obama said something quite more subtle. Something bloggers choose to ignore.

So the Swift Boating begins! Everyone is so afraid of Obama, they plant BS stories like this.

The people of California as well as the rest of States are smart enough not to fall for this BS smear. ABC, you as well as John Amato are history in my book!

I CAN TELL BY READING THESE POSTS THAT THEY ARE POSTED BY FAKE READERS THAT ARE PAID REPUBLICANS. Obama is okay...but Arnold is a ####### whos friends at Enron robbed California blind. Hes an opportunist. HILLARY AND OBAMA ARE ALSO TWO WEEK CANDIDATES AS THE MEDIA WILL TRY TO PLAY ON THE PUBLICS FEARS (WOMEN, MUSLIMS, ETC) EDWARDS IS WHO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS REALLY AFRAID OF. BECAUSE HE WANTS TO TAKE FROM THE SUPERRICH AND ACTUALLY CAN WIN. THATS WHY HE IS BEING IGNORED ON TV THOUGH HE MIGHT TAKE IOWA.

O my, as a Californian this is why I will not vote for Obama!!!! ARNOLD, man people you had better research all candidates! THEY ARE ALL BUREACRATS!!! NO party left, just crooked politicians!

This is why you can not trust the MSM. The idea presented in this post is that Obama has talked about Republicans being members of his cabinet and used a quote of his. Problem is Ace Reporter here left out the sentence, "I can tell you Republicans I respect though." That kind of changes everything, but it doesn't support their distortion, so as a good MSM reporter, just leave it out. What a tool.

Here is the full quote:

"You know its premature for me to start announcing my cabinet. I mean I'm pretty confident, but not that confident. We've still got a long way to go. I can tell you Republicans I respect though. Dick Lugar who I worked with on issues of arms control., wonderful guy we traveled together to Russia we toured nuclear facilities there. Talked to Russian generals about how countries could cooperate in reducing nuclear threats. He is somebody who embodies a tradition of bipartisan foreign policy that is sensible that is not ideological that is based on the idea that we have to have to have some humility and restraint in terms of our ability to project power around the world and we have to use diplomacy as a tool. Chuck Hagel, Vietnam veteran similar approach. Somebody whom I respect in a similar fashion. You know I don't agree with him on much, but what Schwarzenegger is doing I think on climate change in California is very important and significant. There are things I don't agree with him on, but he's taken leadership on a very difficult issue and we haven't seen that same kind of leadership in Washington, but climate change should not be a partisan issue we're all living on the same planet and there are ways of structuring an approach to climate change like a cap and trade system I've suggested. That can be market driven and generate investment and job opportunities that can grow the economy and that would be a very pro growth agenda over the long term.

Schwarzenegger = "Black order" in german
Hope he gets into office, can't wair to see how it'll unfold in 2012...

Wow. Surprising all you Obama bashers still have the nerve to support Bush.

Bush - the dumbest, most handicapped loser ever to set foot in the White House. Sorry, conservatives - THAT WAS YOUR GUY!!!!! Dumb voting for dumb.

I'll never vote for Obama. He wants to make history, not do what's right for the country.

If obama were to be the democratic choice, i would vote rebublican.

He has no, nadda, 0 plans for the country.
He is a one plank politician.

Get us out of Iraq..
He would be worse that Bush!!!

He is the polar opposite of bush.

Peace at ANY cost.

Obama is always claiming to be all things to all people, he play every card in the deck.

I think Obama has two ego driven disires STOP HILLARY any way he can and say anything to win.

Because Obama is about Obama and if Democrats lose he still wins because he came this far, which is far better for his ambitions, than sitting in the Senate, and doing the job he promised the people of Chigo he would do, which was to serve out his term, and not run for President. Just another Obama Flip Flop.

I just read that he lied to the Democratic convention and to a church in Selma, SC and said his father lived in a tin shack when the fact is his father's family were wealth landowners and he made that up. When he confronted he said he was just trying to make a point?

I'm not OK with lying for personal advancement then sloughing it off as OK.

Obama is tougher than people give him credit for. I think the running of his campaign speaks volumes.
Check out the story of his rise to the Senate.
This guy is no cream puff.
I'd rather have someone running this country who can apply the carrot AND the stick. Not just the stick.
It's time to join the global community, not RULE it.

Arnold took a VERY courageous step toward emissions control in announcing a lawsuit against the EPA.
The feds wanna interfere with state legislation.
Bushies are interested in keeping the emissions cap high and fuel efficiency low in order to please the big oil companies and big auto makers.
Check it out. Arnold is dead on and the rest of the states need to do the same!!!

obama has never voted across party lines and has been named the most liberal candidate. unity? wake up.
gotta live it to talk it.