Obama Gets The Secret Service

Rockstar Democratic nominee Barack Obama became the earliest Presidential candidate to receive the top notch security detail care of the federal government. Of course Hillary already has the protection because she is a former First Lady, but this is different. Most candidates get the detail sometime during the election year, like John Kerry and John Edwards in February of 2004. However fellow Illinois Senator Dick Durbin brought the matter to Harry Reid's attention and they agreed Barack needed the additional protection.

From The Chicago Tribune:

Reid brought the concerns to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Secret Service and a special congressional committee that reviews the need for special protection.

A congressional aide said that the request for Obama's Secret Service protection was unanimously backed by Republican and Democratic congressional leaders. The aide said Reid made a vigorous argument for the detail when the advisory group met.

"Reid was very adamant," said the aide.

On Thursday, at least four Secret Service agents stood out front of Obama's home, with one of their SUVs blocking entrance to the driveway. Obama attended a private fundraiser in New York.