First of all, who here do you consider an Obama Jock Rider here? Who has come out in full support of him thus far? I guess I haven't seen anyone saying that he is their candidate, maybe I missed it.
He has many positions, I have researched some of his stances. I don't agree with some of them, I do agree with some of them. Probably agree with more than I disagree with. He can pretty accurately be labeled as a liberal democrat, I think, as he supports most of the notoriously liberal positions.
Personally, I think he is more economically liberal than I can wholeheartedly support, and probably more socially liberal, too. But I do lean towards the U.S. having a person who can communicate as well as he can, and motivate people as well as he can, in the office of President. Especially considering the past 8 years and how America looks to people across the world who only see Bush soundbites and communication attempts.
I think a person can probably govern by group as President, but I don't think they can communicate that way on the big stage. Of course the President has ultimate decision-making status, and their personal beliefs are prominent in that. But if they surround themselves with intelligent, experienced advisors and cabinet members, they can probably do just fine with experience that most of these candidates have.
