His grueling, 21-month campaign has brought Obama, 47, to the brink of becoming the nation’s first African-American chief executive. In the interview on his campaign jet as he powered through a four-rally, 1,500-mile day, the tired but confident Obama said he’s been buoyed by the size of the crowds greeting him at his stops. “Like any politician at this level, I’ve got a healthy ego,” he said.
At age 47, Obama has written two autobiographies. He began campaigning for president as a state senator even before his first day in his first Senate term, which he hasn’t completed.
Which leads to this week’s poll question.