Deb, "community organizer" is not an epithet in my book. I realize McCain is stronger as a commander in chief in most voter eyes. But I just finished reading "Team of Rivals", a wonderful biography of Abraham Lincoln, who was arguably finest and strongest president. It is actually remarkable how similar their personal traits are. And Lincoln even had less "experience" than BO in politics.

Posted by: jhw539 |

I think what Deb meant is he should be further ahead of McCain at this point.

J: It seem a little odd to think he should be further ahead when just two months ago he was behind. McCain has a very good brand as a maverick in a change year, favorable press coverage that exceeds Obama's, a cake-walk primary, and very strong security credentials. I have not seen any reputable analysis that suggests this is a pushover election. It seems silly to consider it a mark against Obama that he isn't ahead further.

J, I agree that perhaps BO could speak with more polish and lose those umms and ahhs - but it does show me that he is thoughtful and engages his mind well. I believe that Deb is correct that he should be higher in the polls but I attribute that more to endemic racism in this country that his lack of ability. I come from a conservative family here in Colorado and it is clear to me just observing my parents that this is a big factor. It will be historic if BO can pull it off. I think it will be a very exciting election and I will be out there registering voters every weekend.

Posted by: jhw539

It shows Hillary +8 over McCain if she were the nominee which is better than what Obama is running. This should have been a pushover election. If he really believed what he ran on he wouldn't be flip flopping from what he said in the primaries. You all have been duped into thinking he was all about change. I haven't seen any proof of that. The same old stuff we see from other politicians.

truth seeker,
Yeah there are people who won't vote because of his race. But there are a lot who just don't trust what he says.

In the state polls Obama is ahead by significant margins. Just today Obama is ahead in California by 20 points. Three new national polls came out today, and Obama is ahead by an average of six.

In regards to the town hall meetings, the McCain camp wanted 10 town hall meetings, Obama offered a proposal with 2-3. The McCain camp hasn't counteroffered with a compromise but yet McCain is going around telling people that Obama isn't willing to meet with him, which just isn't true!!

All of this nonsense from the comments above that Obama has refused to debate with McCain is just a bold-faced lie!!

J, you show your naivete when it comes to politics - everybody always goes to the center in the general, this is how elections are won. BO wouldn't stand a chance if he didn't play by the rules. He is only emphasizing the things the center wants to hear now. He has the left pretty much in his pocket. McCain is doing exactly the same thing. No surprise here.

truth seeker,
He said he was the change candidate. Show me where he is changing anything. Same old bs that other politicians play. He's nothing special.

Bayh is a creepy Clinton camp follower. That gang of thugs continued to divide the country long after it was clear that the creepy Clintons had lost. Ed Rendel is in that camp, too.

The creepy Clinton plan is to some how disrupt the Democratic convention. They should be kept on a leash until after the election.

Besides, McCain takes weekends off and works 9-5 like most tycoons so his puffery that he wants 10 debates is a fraud. He couldn't do them. If he tried he probably would have a coronary and we don't want that.

J, I know change is less likely to come from a Washington insider than it is from a fresh new and energetic smart guy like Obama. It is clear that K street runs Washington now and Obama has no ties to any of them - raising his funds from little people like myself - which in itself is a huge change. I want somebody in there who works for me, my family and my community as well as making smart global decisions. We don't need another war hawk running this country into the ground.

Please J do some research. It is not that difficult. Use your internet to find out what the issues are.

Bayh is a creepy Clinton camp follower. That gang of thugs continued to divide the country long after it was clear that the creepy Clintons had lost. Ed Rendel is in that camp, too.

The creepy Clinton plan is to some how disrupt the Democratic convention. They should be kept on a leash until after the election.

Posted by: disambiguates

I hope they do because the two candidates we have now aren't worth 2 cents. I am not sure which one flip flops more. Neither of them have shown me anything.

The election may well be decided by the choice of running mates. People assume that McCain will not make it and Obama needs a trusted partner. I like Kathleen Sebelius for Obama.

truth seeker,
I am not voting for either of these two fools. Neither of them have shown me anything. What makes you think Obama is something other than an ordinary I'll tell you what you want to hear politician. If you think that all Obama's money is from people like you, you are naive.

J: glad to hear you are not voting.

Ya'll have a good night I am off to work :). We might disagree on things but sometimes that's a good thing!

J, I finished with your idiotic posts. Please get educated and then come back with something substantial. Calling them names doesn't do anything for me.

I think Kathleen Sebelius would be terrific from what I can tell. What can you tell us about her. Her rebuttal to the State of the Union was panned but I liked her. What do you like most about her, Jennifer?

J: glad to hear you are not voting.

Posted by: disambiguates |

When did I say I wasn't voting?

Truth seeker,
I called them fools unlike you telling me my posts are idiotic. Vote for who you want. It's your choice and my choice is not either of these two. Just because I don't agree with the Obamabots I am labeled an idiot? Grow up. I've read up on both candidates and they don't thrill me one bit.