Forget the Iraq war, universal health care or the worsening economy. US Weekly peppered Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama with questions it says only a celebrity magazine dare ask.
Are you a cool dad?
“I think I’m pretty cool. I’m sure I could embarrass my girls, but I choose not to,” said Obama, who has two daughters, 6 and 9.
The Illinois senator said that even when he danced with entertainer Ellen DeGeneres on U.S. television: “I thought (my moves) were pretty sweet. That’s why my 9-year-old isn’t embarrassed — because I can ‘bust a move’ as they say.”
Do Malia and Sasha ever ask about Britney Spears?
“They’re pretty down on Britney and Paris and all of that. They think they’re very ‘yuck,’” Obama said. “They’re way more into Hannah Montana and Beyonce.”
Do you ever get starstruck?
“I don’t really get starstruck,” Obama said. But George Clooney is a friend and he worked with the actor on Darfur issues.
Does wife Michelle Obama have a celebrity crush?
“She loves Stevie Wonder.”
Your favorite foods?
Chili and cobbler, the senator said. Wife Michelle says Obama makes a mean chili.
Boxers or briefs?
“I don’t answer those humiliating questions. But whichever one it is, I look good in ‘em!”
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Photo credit: Reuters/Matt Sullivan (Obama speaks at Ohio State)
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Obama unites, Clinton divides.
Too many people confuse politics with team sports.
I want a president who can listen to ALL sides of an issue, and LEAD us to a consensus, rather than making questionable decisions based on faulty information or partisan bias. I want a president who will keep their emotions, their sarcasm, and their personal baggage out of the White House. I want a president who can inspire expert advisers to strive for excellence in providing information and analysis, rather than someone who fires anyone disagreeing with presidential opinion. I want a president who recognizes expertise, and leverages the experience of others to find lasting solutions, rather than someone who’s already convinced themselves that THEY are the only expert who matters. I want a nation united, not a bitter 4-year partisan conflict.
In short, I want a president who can lead, rather than one who must command. I want a president who doesn’t need to veto major legislation or water down laws he dislikes with “signing statements.”
I want Obama in ‘08.
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- Posted by rhoadieI’m old enough to remember the Kennedy campaign of 1960 and Barack is the first candidate to really excite people since then. Just like Kennedy who was critized was being too young and being Catholic (The charge was that the Pope would run the country), Barack is facing outrageously untrue, ruthless attacks. The e-mail that said he is Muslin and won’t salute the flag is one example. Apparenly people don’t bother to check out the real facts. Doris Rice and Robert are amoung our populace who don’t bother to find out anything about the candidates and believe all of this internet nonsense. Thank God for those of us who know the real facts and Thank God for Barack making politics meanful again.
- Posted by LewDoris, he’s a Christian.
- Posted by sodaI can hardly wait to say it. Oh what the hey, I’ll say it now, cause it is coming true.
President Barack Obama. President Barack Obama!
It feels great to finally have someone I want to vote for in the coming election. What a new sensation! I think he will listen to us and help us work with government to be the change. Yes we can have a safe and abundant world for ourselves and future generations. We are all in this together. One planet, one people, one race.
- Posted by AdnoraDoris Rice– change your new sources because everything you’re worried about is untrue trash.
- Posted by cheryllTo the guy who talked about Obama being unpatriotic– you obviously haven’t heard that literally EVERY example you cite has been repudiated by independent news sources as propaganda from the Republican Slime Machine. When are you going to listen, read, and think for yourself instead of just reacting with hostility to inneuendo and lies? We finally have an opportunity to elect a MAN WHO THINKS, who is real, who is “cool”, and who cares about this country outside the cliches and shows of the fake patriots who have landed us in the worst mess in our history. How can you be so stupid???
- Posted by cheryllI HEARD OBAMA WILL NOT SALUTE THE AMERICAN FLAG OR SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE OR BELIEVES IN GOD. IS THIS TRUE BECAUSE OF HIS RELIGION???????
- Posted by DORIS RICEObama may be better than JFK - he’s visionary, candid, respectful of all (even GWB!!), and charismatic. Our country’s soul needs hope, and our national body needs fresh air untainted by self-serving platitudes and empty words of GWB, followed by self-serving betrayals of the public’s trust. Obama has stirred up the adrenalin generated by the great men of our age - MLK, JFK, RFK. (His full name may allow us to be a little more ecumenical, too!!) He has my vote.
- Posted by Jim LI’m a Cuban, an American Citizen and a very proud Latina woman. I believe in this man. His message of Hope and his commitment to public service means everything to me. I know God knows what’s right for this country and I pray that person is Obama. Stay strong. Peace my friend.
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- Posted by KenI would never vote for this anti- american. He has refused to salute OUR flag during OUR nation anthem. He has said that wearing a flag on his lapel of his jacket does not make him feel honored. Who is he honoring himself or OUR country and TROOPS.He has continually changed his mind on all the issues as to help whatever group he is speaking with. He is a liberal and a far left liberal at that. If elected our country will go so far in debt and backwards that we could not even hope that our great grand kids would be paying OUR bills. If the people of this country elect him then we are well on the road to follow the Roman Empire to ruin.
- Posted by RobertWith all due respect to the person who commented about only having change in his pocket if Obama is President…most of America is going broke right now thanks to the current Administration. GWB’s tax cuts haven’t helped anyone except the wealthy, he has done hurt the economy, and he is completely out of touch with the lives over every day people.
You think 100 years of war as John McCain is saying might happen will leave you with anything in your pocket? Have you seen how much this war is costing us? Seriously. Trillions.
Why is it Republicans can “find” the money to line the pockets of defense contractors and to kill people overseas, (as well as our own troops), but Republicans never want to actually invest IN America. Are we not worth our own tax dollars? Republicans seem pretty fond of throwing money to many of our half-hearted allies, billions.
If we focus on domestic issues, if we take a look at America for awhile, we will have a chance to find ways to cut costs in areas where we are currently wasting money. Then we can use what was wasted to fund programs that ARE needed.
Barack Obama isn’t trying to just win the Presidency, he isn’t just trying to get elected, he’s trying to find ways to fix all the things that so many of us in both parties have complained about for so, so long. He’s trying to change the way things get done. He’s trying to bring us together to solve OUR problems, because whether you realize it or not, Democrats are Americans too, the GOP aren’t the only ones with that honor.
OBAMA ‘08!!!
- Posted by Barackin' In The Free Worldobama is ok .. not experienced .. but ok .. Clinton is a little stronger but not as dynamic still my first choice
McCain is decent .. but no way can I vote republican after this mess of last 8 years
- Posted by MURRAYI am so proud of Obama, so thrilled that I’m alive to experience this point in our history. I can’t wait until he is President; I look forward to the fresh, healing breath of air he will be for our country and the rest of the world. Hard as the media etc keeps trying (on Morning Joe, Pat Buchanan advised Hillary she should ‘drop a bomb on him’!) they can’t stop him - because they cannot stop the hopes and ambitions of the American people; those hopes and ambitions are what Barack is going to empower. Finally, we the COMMON people will also have someone in our corner - all across America we are COMING TOGETHER despite all the fake bomb scares Barack’s adversaries can contrive.
CHECK THIS OUT AND GET EVEN MORE FIRED UP:
NEW - on YOUTUBE “OBAMA SONG PORTRAIT: WE ARE THE CHANGE by Bjarne O.”
As the composer, Bjarne O., writes:
“I combined Latino Rhythms, Chinese Erhu, African- and Native-American Voices with the Contemporary Symphonic Orchestra - in the great spirit of Unity - for this Song in support of Obama’s great and true message: “Our Time Has Come; We the People are the Change we’ve all been waiting for. We are the Hope for the Future - YES WE CAN.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCQYTu8u7 Sg
- Posted by annevillaObama rocks!
- Posted by TashaJust to make a point, just two days ago at the Ohio Democratic debate, Obama quite clearly stated that he denounced Farrakhan’s support. He stated this several times.
Also, I couldn’t help but notice how respectfully he speaks of his competitors, including HClint, AND McCain. He seems to value their relationship despite the competition. I can certainly see this same peaceful characteristic as a necessity for America’s global relations.
- Posted by ConnieObama has repeatedly denounced Farrakan. If anyone has set our country back, it would be GWB. We are on the verge of a recession, at war, and constantly reminded that we are at a high risk of terrorism.
- Posted by EricThe only change I will have is in my pocket after he gets through with everything in my bank account and wallet. Look at everything he’s promising, it costs, big time.
- Posted by JimHis church honors Mr Farrakan as a wonderful person and bestows honors on him and he’s not racist. Hard to believe.
Down to earth, nope, if he’s running for President he has an ego and a big one.
He’ll set this country back big time.
I just would be the happiest if Obama becomes president of the United States. Reasons being;
- He is advocating for change in many areas that really requires the change,
- He is never racist
- He is just down to earth.
I therefore urge the Americans to vote for him.
- Posted by ABONYO MONICAFinally! A politician that isn’t affraid to show a little personality!
- Posted by Drew