Why do people like Barack Obama so much?
339525
Have you heard his speeches? this guy is an awesome speaker. and he's not blowing wind like most politicians. He answers questions with good answers. while most politicians deflect questions.
238472
I like how he doesn't care what people are saying around him because he knows what to do. He doesn't take no crap. I also like that he has strong Christian values and is not afraid to show them. That takes a strong person to stand up for your religion in front of the entire country. I commend him.
1085310
Physically or Politically?\nPhysically, definitely Barack Obama. \nPolitically I like Clinton and McCain.
1053771
He was very likeable as a president (sometimes too likeable!)   He did a great job with our economy, he talked a lot to the American people, he liked his job, was good at his job, and was very smart.  He married a brilliant woman, who, through all of his mistakes, looks as if he truly loves her, and she truly loves him.  He was the first president to give an office to the first lady in the West Wing.  He really had set us up for a future, going into this millenium.  And then, disaster struck...
135887
he has an emotive face and is naturally funny, he also comes across as very down to earth.\n\nHe is also unpredictable you never know what you're going to get with him whether it be at an awards ceremony or during an interview and that's basically it.\n\npeople like the element of suprise.
557053
he is a good president!
717007
Obama. He has the charisma to unite the nation which is really what we need right now. Also, the "inexperience" should not be an issue. Look at the John F Kennedy. He had one term in the Senate before he was elected and everyone loved him (granted, his assassination was quite unfortunate, I think he could have done so much more with a second term.) Another inexperienced president was Lincoln, I don't think anyone can effectively argue that he was not a good president. Obama's short time in Washington means that he has had less time to be exposed to the corruption that is so common there.
249428
I do! He is an awesome president. If he could go for another term, I would definitely vote for him. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that still respects the guy.
762791
He is nothing right now. hes barely been a politician. Some folks want him just because they think hes "black".
996586
I dunno but I would vote for Barack Obama in a heartbeat
885096
If you're referring to Hilliary Clinton, I think Barack Obama is a pretty good bet.  One guy who I like is Robert Reich, the Secretary of Labor during the first Clinton term.  I don't know that he has expressed an interest in running for office, but I like the ideas he presents.  He's an economist, and he seems sensible to me.
756242
People are saying Obama doesn't have enough experience and you want to send in a guy who won two weeks ago? Please, go for it!!!
886768
He's a Senator in my state and personally he's too much of a "finger in the wind ", fence rider.  He's for anything and stands for nothing.  He votes with the majority or opts out if it's too close.  He is personable.  He can talk you in circles and you may think it's wonderful, till you discover he's said nothing.  I am assuming you are African-American from your pic but do not assume that because he's black he has experienced the "black experience".  He's about as experienced with the pitfalls of the African-American community as I am.  Member of the skull and bones....same as Bush.  He's had his hands in not so legal aspects in this state.  Since he takes no definate stand on anything.......I don't like him.  I've written him and received many responses from him.  The more I know....the more I don't like him.  Great public presence does not = a good president.  Experience in the Illinois political system = experience in corruption not exactly "good" politics.  I personally don't like Hillary either.  She flip-flops.  He picks splinters out of his butt.\n\nBut.....I don't know HIM personally.  There are people I admire that do support him so my mind is open.  All I know is there is going to be great pressure on the first minority president whether it be black or female or anything else.....so they have to be pretty special people. It's a shame, I'm not saying it's right, but they would be breaking the mold for the future and have to be the absolute "right" person for the job.  Hillary has had her whole life and failures dragged through the public domain.  Not many even know who Obama is, let alone be under any real test.  It's gonna be a real wait and see.
945805
For his involvement in Habitat for Humanity, it id hard not to like him. When he was president though, he made a very serious mistake. He took terrorism to lightly. When Americans were held hostage he waffled far too much. It caused him to lose his second term bid for the white house. Legally he could run again,but, his age puts him out of really pursuing it. he has become far to left politically to have much support.
559391
Because some people like him because they like to watch him, laugh at him, and they think in their mind, wow this guy must have the most retarded family in america, and people like to think that kinda stuff to reassure themselves that they are good people
968268
He is not trying to impress anyone he is a good ol' boy from Texas and that is just how he dresses. He is who he is and noone can or will change him. That is one of his best qualities. And if you think being President is easy you have a lot to learn.
371991
I hope Barack Obama becomes president some day, and I'm pretty sure he will.  But he doesn't have enough experience to run in 2008.  By then he will only have had 4 years at the national level.  But I do hope he becomes president in 2012, 2016, 2020, or whenever.  He's still young, he has plenty of time.