Not 'If', But 'When'...

At first, because I am genetically cautious, I thought such talk was premature. Recently though, I have reviewed some history and reflected on my belief that no Senator can get elected president. Only two have gained the White House directly from the Capital Building.

There may be a way. One simply has to make sure that they aren't in the Senate for too long. That they don't have a chance to learn the ways of the Senate (ways that are key to our government, but fatal to national aspirations). They don't have a chance to vote for something before they vote against it.

All by way of sharing this item from the Wash Post about our (still saint-like) junior Senator.

Obama's Profile Has Democrats Taking Notice

....Interviewed recently as he jetted between campaign appearances for Democrats in Massachusetts and New Jersey, Obama said he is flattered but so far unmoved by appeals that he seek the presidency in 2008: "It's gratifying to know that my message resonates enough that people are thinking in those terms. But at this stage, I haven't changed my mind from previous demurrals."

Obama, however, is not exactly standing still. He recently hired two nationally experienced political consultants, Anita Dunn in Washington and David Axelrod in Chicago. The senator suggested that a presidential bid is a matter of when, not if.

Of course, here in Chicago, an important Politician hiring David Axelrod is as momentous as deciding to get a beer whilst visiting Wrigley Field.

Read the uplifting and enlightening inspirational tract here.