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Originally Posted by sperry
I think Obama could be that president. Not really because of who he is personally, or because of his policies... but more because of what he represents. If the US has a black president, with the exception of the racist minority in the country, I think most people would feel good about turning a page in history. I think people from both sides of the political spectrum will want him to succeed because his success is also success for the nation as it moves into a new era of higher equality, rather than the current political process where the winning party wants to step all over the losing party as much as possible until they lose the next election when the tables are turned.
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I think you are too optimistic, especially about the opposition party wanting him to succeed. That is fine though. I could be convinced if he wins the nomination and continues to show promise in this regard.