A virtual unknown four years ago, Barack Obama has risen meteorically to become the Democratic nominee for President. Along the way, Barack Obama has proven himself an able debater, an effective grassroots campaigner and a rating-savvy media favorite. But Barack Obama's appeal and ratings have more to do with his message than the person. Americans are profoundly tired of the war in Iraq, rising energy and healthcare costs, the declining economy, and desire an agent of change. Barack Obama's ratings reflect his success at positioning himself as that agent. But an agent of change requires credentials. Given Washington's ability to tame idealism, to qualify as a bona fide agent of change, Barack Obama or any other candidate should prove having withstood the pressures of Washington and having brought changes to it. Barack Obama has been in the Senate for only 3 years. He hasn't had time to prove that he can withstand the conforming pressures of Washington, let alone bring changes to it. The notion that a good campaigner will make a good President is a gamble, and a nation facing our challenges cannot afford to experiment with yet another novice leader. Barack Obama claims that he has good "judgment" and refers to his objection to invading Iraq as evidence. That objection, however, may have more to do with the Muslim influences on Barack Obama's religion and beliefs than judgment. Our Barack Obama rating for Presidency remains a , including for this additional reason. John McCain Rating Barack Obama's Lord |
