Reply #2: It's the "vision thing."

[Faygo Kid]

His personal story is compelling, his approach to the issues thoughtful. He is bright, empathetic and articulate (there's a big change). I agree that there isn't a long record there, but I'm not sure that I would vote based on a resume, anyway. People are looking for hope, not cynicism, and see it in Obama. That's why he would make a great candidate, and his rationale revolves around restoring that hope, and the values that have been trashed by this Administration. I am not a supporter, and am just trying to explain. You are right, people are projecting "upon him their best hopes." I am not sure that is an intrinsically bad thing, as hope is in short supply right now. We shall see about him. I am withholding judgment. 2007 is going to be one hell of a dangerous year for us under Bush, and there will be many opportunities to sort all of this out.