Opinion of the Candidate: Barack Obama

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I've always had a positive reaction to him.

I supported Hillary in the primaries, I did have concerns about his experience, and because I never really got that much of a chance to see too deeply into him and what makes him tick.

Over the past few months, I've read his book (which showed me he and I are on the same page on a LOT of things) and seen him grow into role.

He's smart, he's curious and he's shown the capacity to LISTEN, plus he's clearly got the ability to assemble a great team around him.

Experience matters to a degree, but neither of these men has been president before. It reminds me of something Kennedy told MacNamara when he was hesitant about taking on Defence (since he didn't have much experience) he said "Bob, there's no school for presidents either".

I think Obama has the temperament and natural talents to make the job his own.

Very positive.