In NH, Obama is asked his favorite former President: "A tall, skinny guy" from Ilinois..."

[DeepModem Mom]

His answer is thoughtful, and lasts a couple of minutes. Video at link: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/09/obama-looks-to-lincoln/

CNN: October 9, 2007
Obama looks to Lincoln

LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire (CNN) ­– At a picturesque New England setting, perched close to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, was asked by New Hampshire voters which former president he admired the most and why.

“I suppose I’m biased because I’m from Illinois, but there’s a tall skinny guy who the Washington folks didn’t think had much experience, who had served in the state legislature there, and then a couple years in Congress before taking on the presidency who did pretty well. I am a great admirer of Lincoln,” Obama told the group....

[KeepItReal]

1. nicely done Senator.

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[illinoisprogressive]

2. You can see how the Illinois senator can recognize certain qualities of our

state hero in himself. And they are very apt. Which is why we all stood in the cold in Springfield to watch this tall skinny guy from Illinois make his announcement. It was very appropriate to us here in Illinois. Especially the symbolism.
thanks Deepmode.