"His (Obama's) Illinois liberalism won't line up with the people of Colorado's Western sensibility,"

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"His (Obama's) Illinois liberalism won't line up with the people of Colorado's Western sensibility,"

said Bryant Adams, a spokesman for Republicans of Colorado, during a phone interview. "His message does not resonate here."

Salazar's appointment to Interior Sect. reminded me of this 2006 Obama photo.

For a trip down memory lane, this was the article from then. The Republican slam is just so tasty now knowing that "his Illinois liberalism" "resonated" very well in the now blue state of Colorado. :)

Obama sets crowds alight
From a book signing to a political rally, the Illinois senator and possible '08 presidential candidate elated fans. The GOP said his message "does not resonate" in the West.

By Kevin Simpson
Denver Post Staff Writer

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In recent interviews, he has allowed that he will weigh a run for the presidency in 2008 - a baby step in political rhetoric but one at least aimed in the direction many Democrats have been anticipating since he burst on the national scene with a stirring speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
And so his day-long stop Tuesday in Denver revealed glimpses of what many have called his "rock-star status," built with a magnetic and accessible style - an "it factor" that's still waiting for accomplishment to catch up after only two years in the Senate.

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Though his supporters remain split on his readiness to go for the White House, some embraced even his inexperience.
"He's unjaded, like that freshwater pearl that hasn't been spoiled by the political system," said Fonda Burnett of Denver. "You always hope the guy next door can grow up to be president."

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In his short address at the bookstore, Obama did a rhetorical riff on his book's title.
"It's easy to feel cynical," he said. "The premise of the book is that, as I travel, I see in individual lives that people are hopeful. They're looking for practical solutions. People have more in common than our politics would admit."
Then he took off his suit coat, rolled up his sleeves and spent nearly two hours greeting and, in some instances, dazzling folks who had lined up as early as 5 a.m. for a chance to stand in his presence.

"He does have rock-star status," said Jennifer Dixon, a 41-year-old graduate student in political science. "But I like his grit. I see a lot of potential for him to do a lot of good for the country - and not just in a Democratic way. We need healing, and this man can bring it about."
Seizing the opportunity, she slid her résumé across the table as he signed her books.
Promptly at 2 p.m., Obama rose and made his way toward the exit, stopping to autograph a copy of Time magazine that featured him on the cover and a Polaroid snapshot.

He was then whisked off to a campaign rally in Aurora where, with his still-rolled-up white shirt sleeves illuminating him on a stage full of dark suits, he stumped for a list of Democratic hopefuls led by congressional candidate Ed Perlmutter and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Ritter.

Before a few hundred campaign workers and curious onlookers, Obama delivered a brief but passionate talk, describing the nation's somber mood about topics from the economy to Iraq - and the need for change.
"Are you gonna run for president?" shouted one voice in the crowd. "We wanna know!"
But Obama only urged the onlookers to elect the candidates who crowded close to him on the stage.
"It's not good enough to come to a rally," he said. "You've got to knock off the bedroom slippers and put on your marching boots."

Sen. Barack Obama signs his book "The Audacity of Hope" for Dana Abrahamson and her 11-month-old son, Craig, of Georgetown, at Tattered Cover's LoDo store Tuesday. Obama, who shot into the national spotlight with a speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, says he'll consider a try for the presidency in 2008. (Post / Craig F. Walker )

Republicans were not as enamored with Obama.
"It's no surprise Ed Perlmutter would have Barack Obama to stump for him, and his Illinois liberalism won't line up with the people of Colorado's Western sensibility," said Bryant Adams, a spokesman for Republicans of Colorado, during a phone interview. "His message does not resonate here."

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