Manuel says on 10/Oct/08
According to MSN.com he's 184cm tall and weighs 81kg ---> Click Here Damian says on 10/Oct/08
So, Clinton is listed here as 6'1"
This picture Click Here shows Obama has clearly more than an inch on Clinton. And that's on all photos I've seen. Either Bill is 6'0" or Barack is 6'2"
Jogho says on 10/Oct/08
Barrack Obama is a skinny guy. He looks taller that way. I bet McCain is still much stronger at his old age (Mr Rambo from Vietnam :) ). Yeah, I think he has good points do, but damn, he sure is skinny! Just look at his tiny winy arms at the pic in which he is basketballing! Good fellow though, that he is. Lenad says on 8/Oct/08
i think he's closer to 6'1 to 6'2. Antron says on 8/Oct/08
Viper,lets not argue politics. This is not the place. Viper says on 7/Oct/08
Rob can upgrade him to 6-5 for all I care If he loses :) Lenad says on 7/Oct/08
Wow you upgradeded him Viper says on 7/Oct/08
Lets not be stupid guys. Palin has been a governor of a huge state with an 88 percent approval rating. Does Obama have anything like that on his resume? No. Cat says on 6/Oct/08
wow viper do you have any proof that? because i'm pretty sure my dog has more experience than sarah palin.... anonymous says on 6/Oct/08
"inexperienced, socialist empty suit like Obama."
Those are fighting words viper ;)
On his height though, i have seen enough pictures of him next to bill clinton (and hillary), mcCain, biden, and others to be convinced that he is somewhere in the 6`1-2 range. Viper says on 6/Oct/08
If anything Obama is the biggest lightweight to ever run for president, on paper. He hasnt accomplished anything. Even Palin has more experience. Da Man says on 6/Oct/08
Kate1999 says on 5/Oct/08
"With all the problems the country is having, who cares about how tall the candidates are. Age is another matter. With a lightweight running mate like Sarah Palin, McCain is not someone I will vote for. Sarah Palin as President is the scariest prospect."
And yet, what is the life expectancy of a 46 year old smoker? Which we all know Barack is.
Honestly, Sarah Palin as President is no scarier to me than Obama as Pres., as neither have any significant foreign policy experience (the primary domain of the U.S. Pres); on the other hand, at least Palin's track record has shown she can succeed on domestic policies unlike Obama. Check her approval rating in AK for evidence.
The scariest part about 6'1" MAX Obama, in my opinion? He's been bought and paid for, which is exactly the kind of "change" I am NOT looking for: Click Here
And just to end this response with some relevance to Obama's height, not looking too tall next to 5'6" max Oprah even accounting for heels: Click Here Kate1999 says on 5/Oct/08
With all the problems the country is having, who cares about how tall the candidates are. Age is another matter. With a lightweight running mate like Sarah Palin, McCain is not someone I will vote for. Sarah Palin as President is the scariest prospect. Viper says on 4/Oct/08
"It's really weird but he exudes self confidence and he is really personable. He is also slim, very goodlooking, a lil paler than I thought and has good posture. I met McCain and he was very pale and old looking. He looked like my grandfather. His teeth were a yellowish hue and I thought that I should have called the paramedics. He seemed a lil scared and confused but was willing to feverishly shake everyone's hand LOL... Appearance does matter for the American President. We are supposed to be the most powerful nation in the world. Why can't our president look like America?"
All that suppossed self confidence for Obama has made him vote "present" on just about every bill, lol. Ill take an older, middle of the road experienced guy like Mccain anyday over an inexperienced, socialist empty suit like Obama. But maybe thats just me :) Viper says on 3/Oct/08
Obama is NOT 6-2. Hes not taller than his official height. Da Man says on 3/Oct/08
George, 6'1" 160 pound Obama is bigger than life? I would agree that he is very self confident, but self confidence doesn't make you taller. He's not 6'2". George says on 3/Oct/08
Did you know that McCain wears insoles to make him look taller? I met Obama and I am 5 10 and he was prob 4 inches taller than me. I definitely think that he is a solid 6 1... I believe that he is a lil over 6 1 most likely more like 6 2... but I don't understand the debate over this. The reason he looks taller than 6 2 is probably cause of the presence that he has when you meet him. He is a bigger than life character. It's really weird but he exudes self confidence and he is really personable. He is also slim, very goodlooking, a lil paler than I thought and has good posture. I met McCain and he was very pale and old looking. He looked like my grandfather. His teeth were a yellowish hue and I thought that I should have called the paramedics. He seemed a lil scared and confused but was willing to feverishly shake everyone's hand LOL... Appearance does matter for the American President. We are supposed to be the most powerful nation in the world. Why can't our president look like America? trueheight says on 30/Sep/08
Those Michelle pictures, Obama looks 6'0.5
And think his campaign saying he's 6'1 is rounding up. Also he was about 1.5in taller than 5'11 Gordon Brown when they met months ago at the White House.
Also he's 4.5in taller than John McCain. A 6'2 Obama would make McCain 5'9.5 which he is clearly not Lynn says on 28/Sep/08
Rob,
First of all I like to say that I appreciate this site a lot. I visit it every day.
But why does this site tend to overestimate height?
"" On newspaper seemingly asked his press office to which they said "roughly 6ft 1". ""
So he is MAX 6'1"! Phil says on 27/Sep/08
If Obama was 6'1 1/2", I'd hope that they would actually list him as 6'1 1/2". If he's not 6'2", then he shouldn't be listed at 6'2". Being listed as 6'1" could mean that he's 6'1" flat or a half inch above that. Da Man says on 26/Sep/08
If Obama is 6'2" and McCain is 5'7"-5'8" explain this: Click Here Da Man says on 26/Sep/08
If Obama is 6'2", McCain is 5'10". Anybody watch the debate?
I now LOL the McCain is 5'7" people. candyman says on 26/Sep/08
If hes no where near 6'2, then why is he seen to be consistently 1/2 to 3/4 taller than Biill Clinton who is consistently listed at 6'2. Just google their publicity shots and youtube vids together. Viper says on 24/Sep/08
If Obama was 6-1 1/2, you would think they would round him up to 6-2. But hes officially listed as 6-1 so hes not above that. Antron says on 23/Sep/08
Looks 6'1" every time I see him next to others. Look how much taller he is that McCain: Click Here Ryan says on 23/Sep/08
Obama's slim build makes him appear taller than he is actually is. An even 6 foot and 170 lbs. seems accurate. Da Man says on 23/Sep/08
6" heels? Where was this?
Barack at times looks barely taller at all than Michelle in heels. Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
Barack at 6'2" is wishful thinking with absolutely no basis whatsoever in reality. The man isn't a lick over 6'1", and is most likely 6'0.5".
As Viper said, he's not pushing 6'2" at all. Bruce says on 22/Sep/08
I wouldnt mind giving him a strong 6'1.5" nearly 6'2" because if tyra banks was wearing 6" heels for real she will be a strong 6'1.5" making barack Obama the same Derek says on 22/Sep/08
Obama often gives a taller impression. He can easily look 6'2", especially standing next to his wife, who probably wears heels and is a good 5'10"-5'11". Da Man says on 21/Sep/08
Obama ain't over 6'1" Viper says on 21/Sep/08
Hes not pushing 6-2 at all. thekiddd says on 21/Sep/08
He can look 6'2". 6'3" is too high. Hugh says on 18/Sep/08
I think he's pushing 6ft2. 6ft2 itself is too high. Anonymous says on 16/Sep/08
He was taller than Bill Clinton when they me last night by about an inch. I would say he is very close to 6'2. Strong 6'1 weak 6'2 Chris says on 16/Sep/08
Or Obama's wife could just be exaggerating too? She's probably 5'10". Schnouzer Breath says on 14/Sep/08
i would vote for 6-1 tops Derek says on 13/Sep/08
Obama's wife is said to be 5'11", which puts Barack at around 6'1". McCain would be 5'8"ish. Viper says on 13/Sep/08
Looks like 5 inches between them really. We can safely say Mccain is around 5-7-5-8 and Obama 6-0-6-1. They are one of those 2 heights. trueheight says on 11/Sep/08
6'1 max. Since anything over would suggest McCain is over 5'9. There is a 4in height difference between the two men mma fan says on 11/Sep/08
He is still taller than 5'11 Michelle in her high heel shoes. Somewhere between 6'1.5 to 6'2 should be his height. I would say 6'1.5 nate says on 11/Sep/08
he always looked super tall to me like 6 foot 3. Chad says on 11/Sep/08
just saw him on Letterman, and he towered over Dave when they shook hands after he first came from backstage, before Dave walked him to the guest chair, so 6ft 1.25 is definitely not correct. I would say Barack is about 6' 3", maybe taller. Gabriel says on 10/Sep/08
I actually ran into Barack Obama on the street when he was running for the Illinois Senate and what I fould striking was his height. I assumed he was about 6' 4" I f not taller. I'm 5'10'" and he was towering over me. Very tall man. trueheight says on 8/Sep/08
oops forgot the link:
Click Here trueheight says on 8/Sep/08
Prezz, that's pretty accurate except for McCain who is 5'8.5.
Here's him looking 1in shorter than Giuliani. 2:45 where they shake hands is the best comparison. ADD says on 7/Sep/08
I heard some nonsense somewhere about Obama being 6-3 and McCain being 5-7, get real. Prezz says on 7/Sep/08
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Obama looks 6'5" to me--in a recent photo, Obama appeared to be about 3 or 4 inches taller than McCain. Big King says on 7/Sep/08
I first thought that Obama's height had something to do with 6'0 1/2" but then I read 6'1 1/2". Viper says on 6/Sep/08
Obama looked 6-0 shaking hands with 6-4 Bill O reilly in a clip on television. Looked like a 4 inch difference. Though I find it interesting that rob has him at an exact 6-1 1/4. Obama fan there Rob? :) matt says on 31/Aug/08
Obama is a little over six foot, 6'1" sounds right on the dot. He's shorter than Bill Clinton who is a solid 6'2". Ad says on 31/Aug/08
It's allways hard to tell on photo's how tall a person is comparising to another person. When the camera is a little bit tilt sidewards, a person looks taller then the other allthough he might even be shorter.
Further on, the shoewear. You can buy even shoes which makes you larger and you can't see it from the outside. Bob D says on 30/Aug/08
The real interesting question is Malcolm X is 6 ft 3 in, Obama Sr. is only about 5 ft 8 and Obama Jr is 6 ft 2 in...who is your daddy Barack? Frank2 says on 29/Aug/08
Is she really?
As for anyone who's 5'8" claiming to look Barack right in the eye, I wonder if they were standing in a hole. Viper says on 29/Aug/08
If Obama was at least 6-2, wouldnt he be officially listed as that? touche says on 29/Aug/08
Looks like "lee" and "key" must be using a standard form from somebody to deny Obama's height. When it gets to the point that you have to poke your lip out and go "he's not that tall" you need to get a life. dan says on 29/Aug/08
Michelle is 5'11" dan says on 29/Aug/08
I doubt very seriously that anyone who is 5'8" was looking at Barack Obama eye-to-eye. That's funny. I believe that he said that he was 6'4" or 6'2" when he was on the Tyra Banks show several months ago. He was standing next to her and was a little taller than she was, and she's 5'10". She had on heels that she said were 5 or 6". So, I think Barack Obama is at least 6'2". There's no way that he's 5'8" or 5'9". lee says on 28/Aug/08
I meet Senator Obama about four years ago. When we were introduced I was struck by how thin and small the man was. I am 5'8" barefoot and I certianly didn't think he was tall. I was standing nose to nose to the man when he shook my hand and I was looking at him straight in the eye. My son is 6'1" and when I am that close to him my head has to tilt up to look him in the eye. If Obama is 6'1" then he was standing in a hole when I meet him. key says on 28/Aug/08
I met Obama about four years ago. When I was introduced to him I was struck by how small he was. He was very thin and when he shook my hand I remember thinking that his hands were not like most mens hands when you shake them. I am 5'8" barefoot. I think I was wearing a pair of tennis shoes when we were introduced. My first thought was that he was much shorter and smaller than I had thought he would be. If he is 6'1" he was standing in a hole when I meet him. Viper says on 28/Aug/08
Though, I think people estimating higher for Obama shows that he probably is a legit 6-1 anyway. Since 6-1 on his kind of frame can look taller. Viper says on 28/Aug/08
Better chance Obama is 6-0 than 6-2 in my opinion. And 6-3 is utterly insane. growth spurt says on 27/Aug/08
6-1 seems too small for Obama. He looks more like 6'2" - 6'3". justplaincraziest says on 27/Aug/08
How tall is Michelle Obama? Frank2 says on 26/Aug/08
Obama is 6'2". McCain is most likely 5'9". Shannon says on 25/Aug/08
I recently met Barack Obama. I am 5'9.5" in flat shoes, and he was just under 5 inches taller than me. I would bet money that he is 6'2" tall. Shannon says on 25/Aug/08
I recently met Barack Obama. I am 5'9.5" in flat shoes, and he was just under 5 inches taller than me. I would bet money that he is 6'2" tall. Frank2 says on 23/Aug/08
Nixon was solid 5'10". His official bio lists him at 5'11-1/2" which is nonsense. JFK was 6'. When he was autopsied they measured him on the table and came up with a half an inch more, but that was due to the fact that a body can read being slightly taller when prone. trueheight says on 22/Aug/08
Frank, I think the reason why most ppl think he's short is due to his squat appearance - the fact that he cant raise his arms above his shoulders, they were broken many times in Vietnam in the various torture techniques they used on him.
While recieveing a medal from Nixon he was about 1.5 inches shorter - but he was leaning on crutches. I don't know how tall Nixon was - Some say 5'10 or 5'11.
And was JFK really 6'2? He looks closer to 6ft, which would make Robert 5'10ish Frank2 says on 22/Aug/08
That's because he is probably 5'9". trueheight says on 21/Aug/08
McCain looks close to 5'9 in his photos why Bush Frank2 says on 20/Aug/08
Viper, I met McCain and he's not 5'7". He's at least 5'8" and probably closer to 5'9". He just wasn't that short next to me. I mean, it's sort of like I went to a movie, watched it and I'm now discussing and arguing it with people who haven't seen it. Vegas says on 19/Aug/08
obama and mccain together on stage looks about 4 inches to me when obama stands tall but he is closer to the camera though Click Here
funny that mccain looks taller here, goes to show once again you can never trust photos Click Here Viper says on 19/Aug/08
Mccain's 5-7 listing is correct. As is Obama's listing of 6-1. Frank2 says on 19/Aug/08
Yeah, Goldwater was an original. A man who stuck by his convictions. And extremely nice.
But no way is McCain 5'8" in shoes. He's more like 5'9" to 5'10" in shoes. Maybe his posture was bad when you met him. I understand he still suffers extreme bouts of pain and takes no pain killers. I liked him when we spoke. In some ways he reminded me of Goldwater. Brad says on 19/Aug/08
Met both at book signings. McCain is 5' 8" in shoes. $hitty posture, but then being tied up at the Hanoi Hilton does wonderful things to your posture. Barack is 6' 1". Good photo with Goldwater. I met him, he was 5' 11". Great Senator as opposed to McCain who should be replaced by Sheriff Arpaio. Lmeister says on 19/Aug/08
McCain is 5ft9 with shoes on. I think maybe 5ft8 in the morning, but never 5ft9... Frank2 says on 18/Aug/08
McCain is no more 5-8 in shoes than I'm 6-1 in shoes (and I don't wear lifts). If McCain stands up straight he might even be 5-9. Viper says on 18/Aug/08
Mccain is 5-8 in shoes. Stiffelio says on 17/Aug/08
I support Frank2's argument that McCain isn't as short as depicted. He's between 5'8" and 5'9". Frank2 says on 17/Aug/08
I'd guess (I haven't met either man) they're in the 5'8" to 5'9" bracket. They always appeared to be at least two inches shorter than Bush and sometimes looked three inches shorter. Bush is a solid 5'11". A-Bomb says on 17/Aug/08
Frank2,
I agree. No less than 5'7 1/2 " for McCain. More like 5'8" I'd say. Do you know how tall Cheney and Rumsfeld are? They've never looked over the 5'8" mark to me geri howard says on 17/Aug/08
I've found three different figures for Obama's height: 6", 6"1/2, 6"1. Take
your choice. gh Frank2 says on 17/Aug/08
Obama is as close to being 6'2" as one gets.
And as far as McCain,
McCain and French President Nicholas Sarkozy:
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So if McCain's only 5'6", Sarkozy must be 5'3". Somehow, I doubt it.
McCain with Arnold Schwarzenegger:
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If McCain was only 5'6" he'd come up to Arnold's nose.
McCain with his mother and father and younger brother:
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I suppose his dad was a midget.
McCain in uniform with (left to right) Senator John Glenn, Senator William S. Cohen and Senator Barry Goldwater circa 1980.
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I happen to know for a fact that Goldwater was 5'11". I met him. We were eye-to-eye the same height. trueheight says on 13/Aug/08
Obama is 6'1 legit. I have friends who are 180cm (5'11) and claim 6'1. Many ppl who claim 6'1 are a few inches under. In truth, 6'1 is quite tall Viper says on 13/Aug/08
EJ has an IQ of 50. EJ says on 12/Aug/08
John McMoreOfTheSame is 5'2". TRUST me, I met him. I'm like 6'3" and he was more than a head shorter then me, lol. Viper says on 11/Aug/08
Yeah, that would technically make him 6-1 1/4. Frank2 says on 11/Aug/08
Chris, have you met him? I have and no way is he 5'6". If he had been that short I could have looked over the top of his head. He was shorter than me, but not by that much. I'd say at most he was three inches shorter. And his shoes looked normal. EJ says on 10/Aug/08
If Obama is 186 cm, does that make him 6'1" and Change? :) Chris says on 10/Aug/08
Frank2, that pic makes McCain look 5'9". Chris says on 10/Aug/08
I think McCain is 5'7", maybe 5'7.5". Or he could be 5'6" and wearing lifts. Frank2 says on 9/Aug/08
There is absolutely now way McCain looks 5'6" much less is that height. Be serious.
Click Here Frank2 says on 8/Aug/08
OK. McCain is 5'3". Obama is 5'10" and wears huge lifts. Edwards is 5'6" and wears huge lifts. John Wayne was 5'4" and wore one foot lifts! Happy? Viper says on 8/Aug/08
There is a better chance hes 6-0 than 6-2, in my opinion. If he was only 2 inches taller than John Edwards then that puts him at 6-0 1/2 or 6-1. Since Edwards is not taller than 5-11. If Obama is really 6-2 his publicists would have that as his height. But his real height is 6-1 or close to it.
Mccain looks 5-6-5-7. 5-9 is crazy for him. And he looks shorter than 5-8. Mr. R says on 8/Aug/08
I agree with Frank2 on this. The only folks that I have ever seen taller than Obama was the North Carolina Basketball Team. The other day, he gave a speech with Evan Bayh, Senator from Indiana. Evan is listed at 6-3, and he was just a little taller than Obama. dr. no says on 7/Aug/08
@Frank2: no way he is 6'2. I saw him "life" in Berlin. 6'1 to be generous. And he wore good heels. He was just as tall as most men in the crowd that he passed after his speech. Maybe slightly taller, but never 6'2. Frank2 says on 7/Aug/08
Anyone know who this is with McCain and how tall he is?:
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Maybe they made sure all these sailors were no taller than 5'6":
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I'm not going to argue this nonsense any longer. McCain is no more 5'6" than George Bush is 6'4". McCain is a solid 5'8" and could be 5'9" if he stood up erect.
And Obama is 6'2", period. MD says on 7/Aug/08
You posted three consecutive post, but they'd all be more telling if you got him standing next to someone closer to 5'8" than 6'0". Frank2 says on 6/Aug/08
McCain appears to be at least 5'8" in this straight-on walking shot with 6' President Reagan:
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Here's McCain with Gov. Schwarzenegger who's at least 6'1":
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McCain with 5'10" Rudy Giuliani and 6'3" Mitt Romney:
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And here's McCain with President Reagan:
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Reagan was 6'1" in his prime and by the time he served as president he had lost about an inch. I met him on two occasions and both times he was taller than me by about an inch.
One more time, McCain is at least 5'8" and I believe when he was younger he was at least 5'9".
I sometimes think this silly rumor stuff about him being a shrimp is politically motivated. Frank2 says on 6/Aug/08
Here's McCain with 5'11" George Bush:
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And here:
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Here's a young McCain during his Annapolis days:
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He doesn't look short to me. More like at least 5'9". Look how short the older officer is next to him.
McCain with 6'5" Fred Thompson:
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No way is McCain 5-7. I saw him up close and he's no shorter than 5'8" and he could have bad posture and when he stands up straight be close to 5'9". Viper says on 5/Aug/08
McCain looks 5-7 at best. If hes taller than that Id be shocked. Frank2 says on 5/Aug/08
Officially listed heights of famous people are always suspect. Example:
They list Richard Nixon at 5'11-1/2". Nonsense. Nixon was around 5'10". Somewhere I have a shot of him with my father who was 5'9-1/2" and the two look pretty much the same height. Just look at Nixon next to JFK. He's at least two inches shorter.
They list Jimmy Carter at 5'9". Carter in his prime was more like 5'8", now probably down to 5'6".
JFK is always listed at an even 6'. In actuality he was 6'-1/2" according to his official autopsy report.
Then there's all the male celebs who constantly fake their heights.
John McCain was listed in his Navy records as being 5'9" back when he flew missions over Vietnam. He's no more 5'6" than John Wayne was 5'8" (claimed by someone on this forum). I met McCain at a political action committee meeting, shook his hand and spoke to him. He's about 5'8". I also met Bob Dole and he's tall. Over 6'. Viper says on 5/Aug/08
His press office and publicists say 6-1, so hes not above that. Frank, you can be 6-1 and photograph tall just like Obama. Even at 6-0 too. People arnt that much taller today than they were 30 years ago. And I doubt Mccain was ever 5-9. Hes officially listed at 5-7. I doubt hes above that too.
[Editor Rob: didn't McCain's medical say 5ft 9.] Viper says on 5/Aug/08
Yeah, he's giving his speech at the democratic convention in Mile High Stadium, lol. MD says on 5/Aug/08
And the other part is that he's been made into some mythical demigod. lol Frank2 says on 4/Aug/08
Obama is tall. Just look at any photo of him standing next to people or watch him on TV. Unless one is at least 6'2" these days, they don't photograph tall when around other guys that are 6'+. Bottom line is people are taller today.
And once again, McCain is 5'8". He's over seventy and went through hell in the Hanoi Hilton so I expect he lost some height and was at one time 5'9". Derek says on 4/Aug/08
Obama gives a taller impression. Part of it is because he stands next to his wife, who is pretty tall herself and wears heels. ER. says on 4/Aug/08
Agreed. He's 185 - 186 CM. He's a good example of how a real 6-1 person looks. MD says on 3/Aug/08
Doink,
It's funny. I've seen most other media outlets give McCain's height as an amazingly overstated 5'9"! I always pegged him at 5'7", myself. It's funny that CBS is the only one to get his height, correct.
The media has done reports on how McCain has problems with podiums because of his height, which always got me thinking, if he's 5'9", he wouldn't have problems with podiums. Frank2 says on 3/Aug/08
John McCain is about 5'8". I now since I met him and shook his hand. Viper says on 2/Aug/08
He might give a 6-2 impression at times, but hes no taller than 6-1 If you look at all of the picture evidence. Doink says on 2/Aug/08
The debate will pretty interesting... didn't realize McCain is only 5-6! Makes sense as Bush towers over him and he doesn't tower over Jon Stewart when he's on the Daily Show.
Click Here Frank2 says on 2/Aug/08
Just look at the news videos of Obama. He towers over just about everyone around him. He's at least 6'2". Viper says on 1/Aug/08
I would peg Edwards at 5-10 1/2 exactly actually. MD says on 1/Aug/08
Edwards is 5'11" at the very most. I don't know what you're talking about, rob. Maybe you're just a poor judge of height. Da Man says on 1/Aug/08
If Obama is 6'2" I'll eat my shoe. This guy is UNDER 6'1". Viper says on 1/Aug/08
Obama 6-2 or 6-3? Thats insane. Also you saw Edwards at 6-1? I think you just cant tell height. Mr. R says on 1/Aug/08
During the 2004 election, John Edwards was listed at 6 feet, which was his listed height in high school during football season. However, most boards peg him now at 5-11. rob says on 1/Aug/08
edwards is at least 6 feet if not taller, I am 6ft with no shoes on and I meet him in sc, he was at least an inch taller then I was, we both had shoes on. Perhaps he had lifts on. But he appeared tall. Obama looks to be 6'2 or 6'3 easily. Viper says on 31/Jul/08
Edwards is not 6-0. Ive seen him in person and hes between 5-10 and 5-11. Obama is 6-1 max. Frank2 says on 31/Jul/08
Nope. Closer to 6'2". Very slender, but tall. Go on the web and Check him out standing next to 6' John Edwards. He's clearly two inches taller. And in recent photos with Bill Clinton who used to stand 6'2", but has lost about an inch, Obama is about an inch taller. And Obama is almost as tall as 6'3" Jesse Jackson. In photo after photo of him with Jackson, there's only about an inch difference. I've seen Jackson in person and he towered over me and I'm 5'11". Logic says on 31/Jul/08
Obama is a solid 6 feet. More importantly, he has command presence. This makes seem larger than life. Something McCain is sorely lacking. Lori says on 30/Jul/08
Look at Obama's proportions. He appears to have a small head, this makes him look taller. Go to YouTube look at recent footage with Gordon Brown (UK Prime Minister) they are similar height but Brown never looks tall as he appears to have a larger head proportionally. That applies to all people, head to body ration gives 'illusion' of tall or short..regardless of actual height, in photos, film etc. James says on 28/Jul/08
I was pretty much right up next to him (he was with his wife and daughters) a few years ago in downtown Chicago in the lobby that connects the AMC Loews 600 North Michigan and the Heaven on Seven Cajun/Creole restaurant. I'm short at 5'9", and he was no more than 2 inches taller than I am (he was in dress shoes while I was in sneakers). ---- says on 25/Jul/08
In Berlin he had really high heels. Sometimes the camera shows him form the side and behind, then you can see the big heels. dr. no says on 24/Jul/08
I saw Obama life today in Berlin. I was standing in the crowd while he was passing by and shaking hands after his speech. From 5 meters distance I saw him at about 5'11 - 6 foot. Nothing taller for sure as he was about the same height as most men in the crowd. German average height form men is about 5'11. He looked lean and lanky but not really tall. Da Man says on 11/Jul/08
Fred says on 30/Jun/08
"Over 6ft and taller than Clinton. Check the pic. Click Here"
You must be joking with that pic. saywhat? says on 8/Jul/08
Shaun, you mentioned that taller candidates win the presidency. John Kerry it taller than Bush by several inches and still lost in 2004. So there is no positive correclation between the height of a candidate and the who ultimately wins the presidency. Fred says on 30/Jun/08
Over 6ft and taller than Clinton. Check the pic. Click Here cvengr says on 30/Jun/08
Most politicians, when over 6'0", have numerous photo-ops which simply make their height manifest to the viewer.
Inthe case of Obama, it appears he is always photographed standing on a curb, platform, elevated stage, or in a fashion so that he appears taller than his true height.
Very few full length photos are publicized of him, in relationship to other objects to help gauge his height.
Relative to others in the photos, if he is over 5'10", he has a very awkward, almost abnormally appearing torso height compared to others around him.
I suspect he is closer to 5'8. Cindy says on 27/Jun/08
He's 6'1. At a rally he was about the same as my 6'1.5 boyfriend. Brah says on 18/Jun/08
Al Gore is also 6'1", so that makes sense Joey. KEwing says on 18/Jun/08
The reason he looked just slightly taller than Oprah is because she was wearing 3 inch heels. She is 5'7". KEwing says on 18/Jun/08
His wife is 5'11". He looked to be slightly taller than her and she had a small heel. I think 6'1" or so would be about right. Viper says on 18/Jun/08
6-1 is his official height and he looks it. Funny how some think hes taller than his official height. thekiddd says on 17/Jun/08
I doubt he is above 6'1". We will find out his legit height soon because they always measure presidents on the scale barefoot if I am not mistaken. Joey says on 17/Jun/08
He looked around the same height as Al Gore when Gore endorsed Senator Obama in Detroit. Shaun says on 17/Jun/08
He looks 6'2". His father is from Kenya and he has British and Irish-catholic descent on his mother's side through his Great, great, great Grandfather. He will be the next President but it won't be by a landslide. It will be a tough race for him. He should court the Irish vote though, especially, in Boston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. McCain is too short to be President at 5'7" which he appears to be. The taller candidate invariably wins the Presidential elections. Dnice says on 7/Jun/08
I stood next to him and I figured hes about 6ft- 6'1". Im a tad over 6'1" Hugh says on 6/Jun/08
Does look 6ft2. Viper says on 6/Jun/08
He looks 6-1 at most. Pink says on 5/Jun/08
He's 6'2 . Will48 says on 5/Jun/08
He's at most 5-9. I know this because I've seen him next to Oprah, and he was only an inch higher. Now, she's 5-6. Guaranteed.
Everyone think he's tall because he's slim and always shot from below by the media who seek to aggrandise him.
The difference in psycological perception between 5-9 and 6-1 is enourmous. 6-1 Obama might win the presidency, 5-9 one surely will lose.
Don't you hate it being so shamelessly manipulated by the media? Antron says on 3/Jun/08
No shorter than 6'1." Proof is in the pictures. No way is he 5'11" Drew says on 22/May/08
He looked only slightly taller than Jay Leno on the Tonight Show. Viper says on 18/May/08
Ive seen Edwards in person and he looked closer to 5-11 than a flat 5-10. Marc says on 17/May/08
Viper, I have read your reviews on here and you appear to approach gauging someone’s height without bias, systematically, and as scientifically as possible without the use of a stadiometer. So I think you will agree with me when I say, science does not consider eyewitness accounts to be very reliable. There may be a variety of reasons why Catwoman believes Barack Obama to be at least 6’1” even though he may not be. First, in shaking Mr. Obama’s hand -he may do what Saddam Hussein did to make himself feel taller- he may have kept his hand close to his body forcing Catwoman to lean forward; thus when making eye contact she was at a decided height disadvantage given the illusion that he was substantially taller than what he actually is. Secondly, the sheer awe-messianic factor, may once again had led Catwoman to believe that Barack Obama was taller than what he really is. And finally, his slender frame may contribute to the illusion of greater height. Barack Obama, when standing next to John Edwards, during his endorsement of him, did not appear much taller than the former Senator of North Carolina. John Edwards, at best, is 5’10”. Yet, that is height is purely speculative
On balance, the aggregate of the three above-mentioned scenarios may drastically impair one’s ability to accurately gauge Barack Obama’s height or anyone else who may be viewed as he is. As a caveat, I think it makes for poor practice to gauge someone’s height by comparing him or her to another person whose height is in question. Bruce says on 14/May/08
i strongly believe he is either 6'1.5" or 6'2" because on the Tyra show he was the same height as Tyra who was in about 6 inch heels(making her around 6'2") Bruce says on 14/May/08
he definately has to be this height. this makes me think that his wife migtht definately be 5'11" / 5'11.5" & nothing less than 5'10" catwoman says on 14/May/08
Well, I am 5'10" and I shook his hand and had our photo taken together. He is definitely 6'1" or 6'1-1/2" - no question about it. He is just so slender he looks like he'd be MUCH taller! Viper says on 12/May/08
Thats interesting Marc. If Obama is 5-11 then he is the tallest 5-11 guy Ive ever seen. Marc says on 11/May/08
Terrell Owens looks to be 3 to 4 inches taller than Barack Obama in a photo on wireimage.com. Fortunately, for us who follow these things, Terrell Owens and other football players have verifiable heights from their evaluations at the NFL Combine. And at the combine, Terrell Owens was measured at 6' 2 3/4". Based on the information available, I have to conclude that Barack Obama is a strong 5'11" with his wife arguably being 5'9". Undoubtedly, 5'9" woman in heels stands out. So this may be why Barack Obama's wife is consistently being labeled at a 6 footer. Jim says on 9/May/08
Stupid question!
I was measured at just under 6-1 when I was a senior in hs like 17 years ago and I have been that height or greater since then in shoes.
But when I look at people like Obama and Jim Carrey and others they look so much taller than me I find it hard to believe that they are my height.
When you guys are saying they are 6-1 do you mean with shoes on or barefoot?
Jim Viper says on 28/Apr/08
6-1 1/8 I can buy. Charles D. says on 27/Apr/08
OK. I am his personal tailor, and I know for a fact he measures 6' 1.1/8 " sam says on 21/Apr/08
My father and brother (6'4" & 6'7") meet him and estimated him to be about 6'1.5". sam says on 21/Apr/08
My father and brother (6'4" & 6'7") meet him and estimated him to be about 6'1.5". trueheight says on 20/Apr/08
kinda hard to tell. How tall is GB's PM Gordon Brown?
Rastus, I saw the same meeting, 2in max
He looks .5in taller than Bush - max - let's be generous and peg that at an even 5'11.5. Obama met with him on the same day last week. I'd put Obama at 6'1
If that is the consensus then I think Hillary may be closer to 5'4 b/c at the ABC debate he was easily 8in over her and this is after she most likely has a 1in advantage in footwear. trueheight says on 20/Apr/08
kinda hard to tell. How tall is GB's PM Gordon Brown?
Rastus, I saw the same meeting, 2in max
He looks .5in taller than Bush - max - let's be generous and peg that at an even 5'11.5. Obama met with him on the same day last week. I'd put Obama at 6'1
If that is the consensus then I think Hillary may be closer to 5'4 b/c at the ABC debate he was easily 8in over her and this is after she most likely has a 1in advantage in footwear. Rastus says on 17/Apr/08
Just saw him with Gordon Brown and he's got a couple of inches on him. Brown is certainly not less than 5'11" - maybe even 5'11.5" as he had a bit over Bush this week as well. Obama is therefore at least 6' 1" and maybe some change. rico says on 16/Apr/08
i was interested so i looked it up.my research says 6'1 1/2 and that matches what most people here say. Vlad99 says on 5/Apr/08
He's a strong 6 ft 1, and very handsome too. annonymous says on 1/Apr/08
he was at my school today, because of fire code they had to stop letting people in, I got to shake his had, was like a foot from him with a fence inbetween. We were at eye level with each other. I'm 6'1 so I think he's got to be that height too. Jake Is Back says on 31/Mar/08
Clinton is 6'1" max these days. He used to be slightly taller. GF says on 22/Mar/08
I'm calling 6'2" easy. He's at least Bill Clinton's height who is about that height. anonymous says on 16/Mar/08
1. first i doubt arnold is 5`11 on a good day.
2. second, this page is on barack obama. Anonymous says on 15/Mar/08
he came to our school along with other democratic candidates...i shook hands with him but wasnt side by side with him as he was on the stage but he isnt that tall...6'1'' is about right...he's lean Judy says on 11/Mar/08
I met Arnold Schwarzenegger in an elevator in 1992. He's 5'11" on a good day. anonymous says on 5/Mar/08
i have trouble believing 6`5. I think he is 6`2 at the max. 6`1 is definetely closer to the truth though. han sol says on 4/Mar/08
6 foot 5 anonymous says on 3/Mar/08
is it possible he is 6`1.25-6`1.5? Anonymous says on 1/Mar/08
john kerrys like 6'3 i saw him last night im 6ft and he was at least 2 or 3 inches taller anonymous says on 24/Feb/08
Here is an interesting photo. Why does obama look taller than John Kerry? Click Here peli says on 24/Feb/08
he ain't a short guy by any means, check this out. he's much taller than the guys from drowning pool, even the bodyguards.
Click Here MotownCrystal says on 23/Feb/08
I think he's about 6'1.5. I have seen him in person about 2 yrs. ago and he and my father was at the same height. Deaf Leper says on 16/Feb/08
Looks about 6'1" to me, but this post is in response to CK who said Arnold Schwarzenegger is 5'10" "tops". I'll never understand the need some have to say things like this. It's simply not true. Arnold was at the top of the bodybuilding world for years, standing barefoot next to 5'5" Franco Columbo and 6'5" Lou Ferrigno. His height has been well-documented at 6'1.5" MANY times, by many people. He was a professional athlete, for crying out loud. Viper says on 10/Feb/08
Im thinking he might be 6-1 minimum now. the truth says on 9/Feb/08
he has to be 6'1'' Click Here Schnouzer Breath says on 6/Feb/08
yeah, he seems to be right around Letterman's heighth, which was maybe 6-2 peak now more 6-1ish or so. Chris says on 2/Feb/08
I met him too. I am 6'2" an he was shorter than me, but not by much. I would guess 6'1". He looks taller because he is slender. Alpha Man says on 26/Jan/08
My brother met him. He said he was around 6'1 or so...my brother is 6 feet tall so you can throw away any comments claiming he's short or under 6 Height Seeker says on 17/Jan/08
he doesnt look that tall, ive seen him in videos on Youtube he dont look that tall he looks shory HeightMaster says on 13/Jan/08
He's over 6 feet, I'd say 6'2" tom says on 6/Jan/08
David Letterman says on his show that he is 6' 2.5" tall. Obama seemed about the same size. Mark D. says on 5/Jan/08
Funny that "Goofus from SF" mentioned Alan Parsons. Alan says in an interview
that he's 6'5". He noted that Michael Jordan was tall when he met him, since
they were very close in height, since Michael Jordan is also about 6'5" too. Brian Copperfield says on 26/Dec/07
I met Barack Obama in person, living in Springfield, Illinois I have had the opportunity, I give the guy 6'1 1/2", some say about 6'2" I myself am a tall guy, at 6'7 3/4-6'8" Doink says on 26/Dec/07
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SI writer played a pickup game with Obama and says he's 6'1 1/2" CK says on 14/Dec/07
Something funny going on here--just found a picture of Obama standing next to Clinton and he looks taller than Bill, yet in two pictures next to Oprah he looks different heights. So maybe 6'2 is right, 'cause Net says Clinton's 6'1.
Makes me wonder how tall Reagan was! CK says on 14/Dec/07
"Roughly 6ft 1" from Obama's press office means 5'11 with shoes--so he can look taller next to his wife! And it's not just Obama, Schwarzenegger's only 5'10!!!--tops!!! But height matters in politics, so none of the candidates want to look short. If he were taller, his press office would love to tell us that! CK says on 14/Dec/07
"Roughly 6ft 1" from Obama's press office means 5'11 with shoes--so he can look taller next to his wife! And it's not just Obama, Schwarzenegger's only 5'10!!!--tops!!! But height matters in politics, so none of the candidates want to look short. If he were taller, his press office would love to tell us that! Goofus from SF says on 15/Nov/07
OutBenchThis, that introduction isn't a boxing-style announcement, but rather the same announcer and music (Alan Parsons Project) used by his home-town Chicago Bulls. Barack is basketball nut.
I was also at the San Francisco event last night and got pretty close to shake his hand. I'd agree with Valent's assessment. I'm 6'2" and was in sneakners and would guess he's an inch or two shorter than me. valent says on 15/Nov/07
i saw obama today at a san francisco speech, and on stage he looked about 6'1", but afterwards i shook his hand and if i wouldn't know better, i would have guessed 5'll", but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's possible he's 6 flat, which is my height, but no more. he looked smaller than me, and was absolutely dwarfed by his secret service guys. go back and look at more pictures of him next to people. i think he only looks tall because he is often standing alone and he has a thin frame with long legs compared to a small torso. OutBenchThis says on 12/Nov/07
the voice-over Jefferson Jackson dinner annouces Barack Obama as 6'2" and change in a boxing style annoucement, Click Here sweetchari says on 26/Oct/07
The reason he doesnt look much taller than his wife is because she is an amazon the woman is 5'11", since she probably is wearing heels I think Obama is actually 6'2"-6'2.5" because he was the same height as Tyra Banks when he visited her show last month (tyra claimed to be wearing six inch heels) Anonymous says on 27/Sep/07
This listing is wrong. Obama comes across to me as a solid 6'2 maybe even 6'2.5. Hes at least 188 or 189cm. michael says on 17/Aug/07
Barack Obama has to be at least 6feet 2 inches, without shoes. I am 6feet 2inches without shoes, and he and eye were seeing eye-to-eye at a luncheon, shaking hands. He moreover has a strong grip and strong hands. michael voisinet says on 18/Jul/07
barack obama was on the david letterman show.they are both 6'1.5 in.tall.both david letterman and barack obama look about the same height.6'0 tall barefoot in an inaccurate depiction of barack obama.i say hes 6'1.5''barefoot and 6'2.5''with his shoes on. |