# Barack Obama - future President?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-obama-future-president/272917>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [November 4, 2004, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-obama-future-president/272917 "2004-11-04T04:08:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 5, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-obama-future-president/272917/46 "2004-11-05T03:24:28Z")

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He’s a senator. Strike one.

From a state that’s already solidly dem. Strike two.

He’s being anointed with this can’t-miss messianic crap way too early. It makes him a political target for the GOP, and burdens normal development. Just because you have a top prospect doesn’t mean you stick him in the lineup. Strike three.

If you’re looking for near-term African American candidates, Harold Ford’s a better choice.

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