johnnyd
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I think it is peachy that I actually get to vote in a primary and it actually might count. It is usually decided by now.
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You Clinton supporters just don't know how to handle this. It's a bit weird and all, but it's probably similar to Bobby Kennedy early in '68. I was too young to have noticed, but we haven't had a candidate who seems to have been 'of the people' for quite some time. (Not trying to say that Bobby Kennedy was 'of the people' but he did speak that way.)
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Because that is their legacy. It's how they were viewed long before this election. As I've stated before the cynicism toward them is well earned.
Obama doesn't have that baggage. Really his only baggage is being black with a funny name and Muslim father. He's got no record to destroy, no history of scandal of any depth, no fake crying at funerals, no being caught switching positions for political expediancy... nothing.
That doesn't necessarily mean he wouldn't have all those things if he had been around longer but he hasn't. So his "negatives" are just far less.
Tons of specifics here.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
Having been on his newsletter for 3 years I kind of have an unfair advantage on knowing his specifics though.
Because that is their legacy. It's how they were viewed long before this election. As I've stated before the cynicism toward them is well earned.
Obama doesn't have that baggage. Really his only baggage is being black with a funny name and Muslim father. He's got no record to destroy, no history of scandal of any depth, no fake crying at funerals, no being caught switching positions for political expediancy... nothing.
That doesn't necessarily mean he wouldn't have all those things if he had been around longer but he hasn't. So his "negatives" are just far less.
When the Clinton's attacked he surged in the polls. He didn't need a response. Silence was his best response. If anything it hurt him to respond.
One of the good things about having so little record is there's nothing to pound you on. Obama has the benefit of being able to say anything he wants because there's nothing to use to contradict him on. In the age of conflicting sound bites this is actually a strength rather than a weakness.
and "a chicken in every pot" (to quote Long),
Claims of cultishness are also rather amusing, considering Obama's dominance amongst the affluent and well-educated.
Ever watch Oprah? Watch how the women in the audience behave when they see and touch Oprah.
I'm certainly not gonna be baited into discussing gender stereotypes. See my edit above.
That's all well and good, but the point is that the guy has never been tested. Never.
Look at how the press treated George W. Bush in the 2000 primary calendar. They didn;t let his campaign dictate the coverage he got, as contrasted with the press corps today basically labeling Obama as the "change" candidate (whatever the hell that means). They delved heavily into his past - before he was Governor, with Obama that seems to be off limits. I even remember stories about his Pentecostal or whatever Church, you can find info on Obama's church, but its not exactly front and center from the press corps covering the campaign.
I agree that you could make the argument that Obama gained momentum with Bill's attacks. But Obama had been gaining momentum well before Clinton's attacks. And frankly, the attacks weren't all that harsh to begin with. It would probably do Obama a lot of good to go a few rounds with Bill Clinton. Bill's a heck of a lot better politician than McCain, so if Obama can hold his own against Bill Clinton in a political back and forth, he would be well prepared to take on McCain.
It appeared pretty clear that Clinton was bringing out the race issue. This isn't something that the Dems, as a party, are going to take to kindly. It sort of rubs against the facade of the party's image. But it's going to be an issue the Rebublicans are going to attempt to sublty exploit. imo, it's better to have gone through the mill a time or two with the best politician of his generation and be ready for the general election.