Craig Crawford; Obama on a Roll

[illinoisprogressive]

Craig Crawford’s Trail Mix: Obama On A Roll
By Craig Crawford | 11:15 AM; May. 31, 2007

It’s not just that film stars George Clooney and Matt Damon are touting him, but things are looking up for Barack Obama.

The Illinois senator’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination floundered a bit after a less than impressive performance in last month’s first debate of the campaign. A recent poll showed him to be the only one in his party who tops each of the Republican frontrunners in head-to-head matchups. And Obama is finally starting to put some substance on the table, unveiling a health care plan this week.

Still it’s tough to top endorsements like Damon’s — the actor summed up Obama’s appeal for many Democrats in a Time magazine interview: “I think a lot of the problems in the world would be mitigated if he were the face of our country. I haven't ever met him or talked to him, but he's the first person in a long time who I've been inspired by.”

http://cqpolitics.com/

[Colobo]

1. Great week for Obama indeed.

[mckeown1128]

2. Kick!!!

[wyldwolf]

3. Since May 31 (16 days ago when this article was published) he HAS been on a roll... backwards!

[jefferson_dem]

7. Oh, don't start with that.

:bounce:

Four. Point. Spread. As. Of. Today.

Yipeeeee. Go My Team! :applause:

[Ethelk2044]

9. So that is why you have been tyring to push negative talking Points Against Obama

He is moving up in the polls.

[jefferson_dem]

11. shhhhh... Let 'em underestimate the people-powered Obama candidacy.

We prefer "people" over "machines" you know...

[calteacherguy]

15. You guys are really amusing...by you guys I mean both Clinton and Obama supporters.

It's a long, long way to go yet. You would think the whole race hinged on this poll or that, last week or next!

[high density]

4. Are you being paid to spam this forum with Obama articles?

Jeeze man.

[Connie_Corleone]

13. Edwards' supporters do it too.

At least these are actual articles and not campaign press releases.

[churchofreality]

5. Will you support Hillary if she is the nominee?

I want Hillary but I will support Obama if he wins, will you do the same for Hillary?

[ronnykmarshall]

6. Don't hold your breath for a responce.

[Ethelk2044]

10. Hell No

[ronnykmarshall]

12. Then I guess we won't see you anymore?

[David Zephyr]

8. Go Obama!

Considering this is his first national campaign, Senator Obama keeps chewing up the landscape! I love this guy.

[calteacherguy]

14. "If he were the face of our country."

Yes, having the first black man as President would change the way America is perceived in the world for the better, no doubt about it. It would send a powerful message...even more so than if we elected a woman, given past history and the state of the world today.