It was in the Democratic National Convention of 2004 that Barack Obama (then not even a U.S. Senator) made his debut performance as an easily admirable politician. He gave an address that made headlines above the usual level for the event primarily because of it’s content. Barack was immediately seen as something new in the political seen because, from his small but visible presence so far, he appeared to be a politician who was more optimistic than partisan.

“That is the true genius of America, a faith in the simple dreams of its people, the insistence on small miracles. That we can tuck in our children at night and know they are fed and clothed and safe from harm. That we can say what we think, write what we think, without hearing a sudden knock on the door. That we can have an idea and start our own business without paying a bribe or hiring somebody’s son.”

-Barack Obama

Immediately after the convention there were news reports where writers spoke of Obama’s passion and linked it to a possible nomination for the 2008 election.