Barack Obama faces an uphill climb. On Tuesday, Illinois Senator, Barack Obama, announced that he has formed a presidential exploratory committee, all but formalizing his candidacy for the 2008 election. By doing so, he's throwing his hat into a very crowded ring. There's no question that Obama is one of the favorites for winning the democratic ticket, however he is up against some formidable competition. Currently, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards are the strongest of the bunch, but with so much time still left any of the other hopefuls could gain speed. Others who are likely candidates include the Senators from Delaware and Connecticut, Joe Biden and Christopher Dodd, respectively. Also, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack are expected to run.
Although Obama has the attention and the name recognition, he is still going to need to garner the support of democrats who may feel that he is not their best chance at winning the office. His lack of campaign experience and the uncertainty of how voters will react to an African American candidate are two of Obama's major hurdles. I happen to think that his inexperience and diversity are exactly what make him an intriguing candidate. Its clear that the majority of the nation is in search of a new philosophy, one where public opinion will once again count and where the actions of our government reflect the spirit of our citizens. Its hard to say if Barack Obama is the candidate that we need, the one who will restore democratic principles and values in the White House, but on the surface he seems like our best chance.
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