As an non-US citizen, as an European, as a person interested in politics I have a question for our US fellows here:
Why Obama attracts such (media) attention & being considered as an agent of change?
People & media are treating the guy as a Messiah - massive crowd are gathering to see him & listen to his speeches, media love him, he got an instant pop-star status.
I have difficulties to understand his status of being agent of change since he is endorsed almost by the whole "old garde" ( Kennedy & Co.) of Dem. party excl. the Clintons.
OK, I see Mrs. Clinton as a very ambitious women - acting very Machiavellistic - to bring her & her husband back to power.
But why Obama is seen as an agent of change? Only because he is anti-Clinton?
I'm very concerned voters all over the world show a tendency to vote for / support candidates who:
a) look good,
b) deliver populistic speeches,
c) have a rock-star charisma.
Characteristics that definitely do not define a good politician. What's next? Bono Vox as president of EU?
Also: do you think Obama is experienced enough to lead US as a global super-power, or he will end up being a puppet of special interests (via his advisers) just like GWB?
Is he strong & credible enough to face McCain in November (and Karl Rowe + FoxNews dirty tactics)?
PS: I hope objective views will be presented, and not just propaganda by Obama or Clinton fanboys.
