Barack Obama placed under U.S. Secret Service protection.

[JoeChalupa]

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obam has been placed under the protection of the U.S. Secret Service, reportedly because of a threat against him.

It was bound to happen. (http://CNN.com)

Some things never change.

[Yonivore]

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obam has been placed under the protection of the U.S. Secret Service, reportedly because of a threat against him.
From the story you linked:


The Secret Service told CNN no specific threat had been made against Obama.


It was bound to happen. (http://CNN.com)
What was bound to happen?


Some things never change.
What hasn't changed?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Don't high-profile candidates usually receive protection as the election nears?

More general threats = earlier protection.

Nothing to see here, IMHO.

[Extra Stout]

What do you think will happen the day of the California Presidential Primary, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

What do you think will happen the day of the California Presidential Primary, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM?

:lol

Actually, NPR just reported that the Obama campaign requested the protection.