Reply #152: I think Obama is the real deal.

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So smart, well educated, committed to public service and with charisma and charm by the bucket full. The gorgeous, accomplished wife and cute kids are a bonus. I am not sure that he should run in 08, but honestly, I have been watching him promoting his book, and he is looking presidential to me.

I am really impressed that he went from Harvard Law Review President to a job as a community organizer and civil rights lawyer. He had school loans to pay, too. That to me says so much about the man's character.