Does Obama have a chance?

I'd like to think that Obama would get it...I mean, the worst his opponents can come up with is that he smokes. Realistically, I think it's a tall order, especially for the 2008 election. In four, eight, or even twelve years, I think his chances would be greater. His best bet right now would be to forge ahead with a Senate career, get himself noticed and in a couple of terms time he could be seen as a 'natural choice' for the Democratic nomination.

I've read the political positions of both Clinton and Obama and, compared to my own views, Obama edges out in front (he doesn't have a noticable vendetta against violence in movies and video games, for example).

That said, as much as it'd be nice for a President to get in merely on ethics, others on this board are right, an important factor is the ability to raise enough funds to carry off a successful campaign. At the moment, I don't think Obama can command that kind of money.

How ya doing, buddy?