Mr. Obama is proud of his belief that government knows best. When he told the world that individuals were not totally responsible for their personal success, that government has a major role in it, many Americans were taken aback. But Barack Obama sincerely believes that.

Barack Obama is betting on the American worker.

I voted for Barack Obama.

Barack Obama is an economic patriot.

The prospect of Barack Obama being elected as US President is a source of hope not only for Americans, but also for Europeans and Africans. According to the Pew Global Attitudes survey, which is conducted in 24 countries across the globe, people in Europe and Africa are looking forward to the Democrat nominee winning the presidential contest.

I knew Barack Obama, absolutely. And I knew him probably as well as thousands of other Chicagoans.