Does It Bother You That Obama's Middle Name Is Hussein?

No problem at all. I didn't do a very good job of communicating what I was looking for. I am more interested in why people in some areas outside of Arkansas are so supportive of Obama.

What makes him attractive to so many? It can't be simply his policies, I would say a lot of the people voting for the candidtates in the primaries couldn't articulate most, if any, of their actual policies.

Im sure the fact his last name is not Clinton or Bush may have a lot to do with it......

I agree that BushClintonBushClinton fatigue and general disgust for Washington politics drives some votes his way. Clinton's war vote and DLC history lost her a lot of support among the left side of the party as well.

Obama's message of hope and change is probably what resonates best among low-information supporters. Clinton's campaign misjudged the political tides when they decided on the inevitability, experience, and tested themes.