United States Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) said he has thought about running for president in 2008 but will give it more serious consideration after the mid-term congressional elections.

Senator Obama is being considered one of the most powerful political figures of the Democratic party.  If he would decide not to run for president in 2008, it would be a shame to the Democratic party and a let down to the country.  Senator Obama is less than two years into his first term in the U.S. Senate.  He has previously stated that he plans to serve out his entire six-year term in the Senate.  When he said this he had no idea just how great of a politician he would become.

Time magazine named Obama one of "the world's most influential people."  In an article in the British journal, Obama is listed as one of the "10 people who could change the world."

Senator Obama just recently published his second book entitled "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream".  This is Senator Obama's second book to have been published, which is preceeded by "Dreams from My Father".

I have a strong belief that Senator Obama will announce his run for the presidency after the mid-term elections.  It would be ashame for him not to considering how influential and strong a politician he is.  Watch for him to be a real contender for United States President in 2008.

For more information about Senator Barack Obama and his political position.  Please view my Candidate Research - Barack Obama (D-Ill.) page.