Why Obama?

"I understood why Beltway publications and think tanks have heaped praise on Obama and want him to run for President. It's because he has shown a rare ability to mix charisma and deference to the establishment."

- from "Mr. Obama Goes to Washington," The Nation, June 6, 2006.

BO didn't spring newly formed from the ground in late 2007 to run for President. In his article from 2006, David Sirota describes why party insiders thought BO would make an excellent choice for a presidential candidate. Basically, he was a canny politician who didn't ruffle any feathers. Hmmm, where's the "Change" here? Frankly, the article was informative but I wouldn't call it inspiring.