Mike Paul's Blog - The Obama Mojo

About six weeks ago, I posted a blog stating I didn't think enough white voters in America would vote for a black man for President of the United States of America and leader of the free world. Although Senator Barack Obama has done surprisingly well, including in states made up of majority white voters, he is still facing a major battle from Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. It appears super delegates will eventually decide who will be the Democratic nominee as Clinton and Obama continue to duke it out. However, if Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he must still face Senator John McCain, who has already become the Republican nominee. Remember, the general election is where the real race for President begins!

But I am still very impressed with Senator Obama. He has raised more money, especially in smaller amounts via the Internet, than any other candidate in the history of politics. Obama has also put together one of the best political teams in the history of politics. He has most of the younger strategists in the Democratic Party, as Hillary Clinton has most of the older strategists in the Democratic Party. Senator Obama is also going up against the Democratic "machine" politics of former President Bill Clinton and his candidate wife, Hillary Clinton. All of this has lead me to examine Barack Obama's reputation more closely. What makes Obama special? How did he come so far politically in such a short period of time? Where did he get the balls to go up against the Clinton political machine? I call it the Obama Mojo. He has it and no other candidate left in the Presidential race can say the same. Senator Obama's greatest tool in this Presidential race is his mojo, his personality, his reputation.

A few comments from the Reputation Doctor regarding Senator Barack Obama's reputation:

Obama's natural personality and character as the calm in the storm is very Presidential and we love it.
We love a candidate who has the maturity to be the calm in the storm and this election cycle is the perfect storm for Obama. American citizens are not patient any more. We are sick and tired of the same ol' same ol'. We are sick of lies, we are sick of war, we are sick of the economy, we want good jobs, good health insurance and honest leadership and we want change now. We also want a President who is a crisis manager and the calm voice in a chaotic world. Obama seems to be just that.

Barack is a symbol of true HOPE for both the U.S. and the world.
Obama knows how to instill hope in the minds of American and world citizens. We must remember the entire world is looking at this election too. Obama knows this is the perfect political storm. He is a charismatic speaker. He can combine the words of MLK, JFK, Bobby Kennedy and Ghandi and make it sound so fresh, new and relevant to voters today. He knows that hope is not something you have experienced, but something you put faith in as a dream seeking for it to become a reality. Obama knows how to pull on our heart strings in hope of reaching our minds. Most importantly, many people follow him and believe in him because he truly believes he can do a better job as President. His confidence, his natural leadership ability, his character all hit a soft spot in those voting for him. They believe. They have hope in Obama's to become all of our dreams for change.

Senator Obama seems to have the will and the momentum for change within the American people leaning his way before the general election.
Many Americans are sick and tired of the same old rhetoric in politics and still more are saying they are not going to take it any more. Many Americans are ready to vote for change. Like JFK and Bobby Kennedy in the 60s, Americans are seeking a true leader who can walk the walk and not just talk the talk. At times, Obama's inexperience is a great advantage because he doesn't have a track record to really tear apart. He must lean on hope. We must put our faith in his hands to vote for him. He hope he is being transparent, truthful, sincere and we also hope he can actually do the job he says he can do. As a result, Obama's momentum continues to grow. Simply put, the more people who meet him and hear him, seem to like him and believe him.

However, will his personality, his character, his reputation be enough to win? Will Obama kick it up a notch higher than he is today to actually win the general election? Can he beat both Clinton in the primary and McCain in the general election? Are America's 50 states more blue or red these days? Is America REALLY ready to vote for a black man as Commander and Chief and leader of the free world? I will say this: if Obama loses, it will not be because he is not ready. It will be because America is not ready to move beyond the past and into the future.

Remember, do the right thing when your reputation is in crisis and seek the counsel of an experienced reputation management expert. It will be a major challenge, but ultimately the rewards of repairing your reputation will be great. Why? Because Your Reputation Is Everything!™

Mike Paul is editor of The Reputation Doctor blog. The Reputation Doctor is a nickname given to him by various clients. Mike's blog is located at www.ReputationDoctor.com. He appears regularly on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, ABC News, ESPN, CBS News, BBC, and others as a weekly contributor and expert in the global news regarding corporations, CEOs, celebrities, athletes, politicians and other public organizations and public individuals with reputations in crisis. Mr. Paul is also president and senior counselor of MGP & Associates PR (www.mgppr.com), a leading strategic public relations and reputation management firm based in New York. For interview requests, speeches, senior counseling or other business opportunities with Mr. Paul, call 212-595-8500 or email info@mgppr.com.

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