Ability Quote by Ron Fournier

Senator Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who can do great things for our country in the years ahead. But my friends,…

— Joe Lieberman

It has always seemed to me that Barack Obama has studied intensely and learned a great deal from Lincoln.

— Tony Kushner

Senator Barack Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who I think can do great things for our country.

— Joe Lieberman

I remember clearly the afternoon I sat down with Obama. In December 2006, he was preparing for a family trip, and the decision to…

— Luis Gutierrez

Everybody thought Barack Obama was going to [inspire people] when he came to Washington, but, you know, the Senate seems like the place where…

— Jon Stewart

Thank [Barack Obama] for the friendship you've always demonstrated.

— Angela Merkel

I think Barack Obama is one of the most exciting politicians to come along in a long time.

— Mark McKinnon

I travel to Chicago a lot. And I've followed Obama through his Senate race and beyond. I found him to be an exceptional candidate…

— Sal Albanese

The whole Obama phenomenon brings up memories from my distant past: the good-looking guy who talks real good, whose line you don't buy immediately…

— Marianne Williamson

Like any successful politician, Obama has benefitted from being well-liked.

— Harry Enten

Barack himself is very much a regular guy, not a silver spoon, incredibly smart, but, you know, he's a scholarship kid, made good use…

— Maya Soetoro-Ng

I never thought I'd say this, what Obama needs in his personality is a little George Bush.

— Bill Maher