Senator Barack Obama was until recently little known outside of America indeed may be his constituency but in the last three years the whole world has come to hear of Obama. Better known now as simply Obama he is poised to lead USA if what the polls say comes to pass in one week.
Barack Obama bio reads like a classic American dream success story. Born to an American mother and a Kenyan father his early life was not the easiest when his parents divorced and his father left for Kenya. His American grandmother played a big role in bringing him up as his mother worked. But Obama has sought out his Kenyan roots even though he spent little time with his father. Barack obama's book ‘The audacity of hope’ explains this journey in details; how he felt the first time he visited Kenya after living most of his life in America.
Barack Obama has received a lot of support across America and outside America. Numerous campaigns have been launched by individuals to show their support. It is possible to buy Barack Obama t-shirts to show support or a bumper sticker. Others have produced Barack Obama video of support like even on the lighter side like Obama girl on you tube. Many people are impressed by Barack Obama’s speeches because he is very eloquent. His candidature has also raised some eyebrows but if he wins it will be a historic first for America. Some have tried to put physical and legal barriers in his way but his campaign looks ok so far.
