Could Barack Obama be the real thing, or is he just another disappointment?

By Diane Silver

I am starving for politics that go beyond conservative or liberal, left or right. I am starving for politicians who care more about good government than power. I am desperate for leaders who have dealt with enough of their own hang-ups to act authentically and courageously.

Yesterday, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama announced that he is forming a committee to explore running for president. Is he as good as he seems at first glance, or is he just another fraud?

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