Barack Obama was a state legislator whose advancement was blocked in Illinois . As Greene recalls his campaign strategy of staying in place , sought national attention . Even Obama 's critics must be impressed by how he chose to aim high , Greene says . Greene : Democrats can make the ` ` impossible , '' but only if they try .
Barack Obama was a state legislator whose advancement was blocked in Illinois . Bob Greene recalls Obama rejected idea of staying in place , sought national office . Even Obama 's critics must be impressed by how he chose to aim high , Greene says . Greene : People can accomplish the `` impossible , '' but only if they try .