As a U.S. history buff, I like this idea:
[Barack Obama] is more likely to be remembered as the first authentic 21st century presidential candidate–as arguably Theodore Roosevelt was the first 20th century candidate and Thomas Jefferson the first 19th century candidate. As such Obama, like Roosevelt and Jefferson before him, transcends traditional categories we have constructed to analyze and understand presidential candidacies.
Without calling me any insulting names, convince me he isn’t riding the RACE CARD.
Oh stop it!
Thomas Jefferson wrote The Declaration of Independence, was Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, Vice President and THEN President.
Before the presidency Theodore Roosevelt was Governor of New York, Assistant Secretary of The Navy, charged up San Juan Hill and was vice president. His accomplishments during and after The White House are considerable. See his statue in front of The Museum of Natural History.
Obama has been in The Senate THREE YEARS and has a notable shade of skin. As New Hampshire as shown, thankfully THE VOTERS and not The Media will decide this election.