Barack Obama is a U.S. Senator for the state of Illinois, and today it seems that many in that particular state aren't buying the hype. The Chicago Tribune, the paper of record for most Illinoisians, published 8 letters in its "Voice of the people" section about Obama, and only one of them was favorable.

Some choice quotes include:

"Obama, who appears to be a very nice man, has left no footprints in the sand other than a platitude filled speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention plus two forgettable books."
-Lawrence Stack, Lake Forest

"...what has he done in his short term as senator that indicates he should be president other than not have any skeletons in his closet...?"
-Cindy Cikkubs, Libertyville

"The Democrats have nothing positive to offer, so parading a photogenic senator with a resonant speaking voice is a smokescreen to hide that party's bankruptcy."
-Dennis Kostrzewski, Crystal Lake

"His ability to deliver a utopian vision, like so many socialists, is hardly a qualification to be president --that is unless you're a Democrat."
-Cedra Crenshaw, Bolingbrook

Perhaps Obama isn't as favored as everyone had previously thought. If many people in Illinois feel that way, what about the rest of the country? It just goes to show that the MSM outlets are trying to push this guy down our throats, but many of us aren't buying.

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