Barack Obama already Drawing Criticism

Normally I would wait until an election to decide who to vote for but I am confident in my choice for the 2008 Presidential race. I plan to support Barack Obama.

Between now and election 2008, my reasons for this choice will become more apparent but I did find it interesting that the "skinny kid with a silly name" is already making waves overseas with the announcement of his candidacy.

After only two days since his announcement to seek the Presidency of the United States, Barack Obama is already under criticism, but from an unlikely source.

The Prime Minister of Australia John Howard is the man who has turned his daggers on the junior Senator from Illinois by ripping him for his opposition to the Iraq War.

In typical fashion, Senator Obama welcomed the harsh words from the Prime Minister by taking it as a compliment especially since he just joined the enormous field of contenders for the White House in 2008.

Both Democrats and Republicans have made statements in response to the Australian PM's criticism practically telling him to "stay out of American politics."

Interestingly enough, the PM could not even understand why he was getting so much attention for his comments.

As reported by CNN, Prime Minister Howard retorted that he could not comprehend how it was okay for the country's Labor Party to criticize President Bush's strategies in Iraq and not okay for him to oppose the policy of someone who not only is not the President but not even his own party's candidate for President.

Mr. Prime Minister, to be quite frank, I think that is why people are taking issue with your statement. As much respect that I have for Mr. Obama, he is not the commander-in-chief; Mr. Bush is.

Even though this serves as a small distraction for the Obama campaign, it can be taken in a good way by looking at the fact that their candidate's views are being considered and taken very seriously by not just Americans but also around the world.

Of course, Barack Obama is a man who has had flowers thrown at his feet in many countries so I am pretty sure that they new it already. So in conclusion, remember to Barack the vote in 2008 by voting Obama for President!