| I have never said that we can't talk about race. I have said on many occasions that Obama does not make this the central point of his campaign. He won't, because the "good judgment" theme is much better, and is obviously sticking in the minds of the voters. How many families with a wounded or dead relative who served in Iraq do you think are blaming the Republicans for their loss? I would venture to say that it is a very high number.
Now, when you listen to the complaints of our economy, and the cost per month of this war; what comes to mind now? Now, add to this McCain's statement that he thinks we could be in Iraq for another hundred years. How do you see the economy?
Lastly, look at the price of gasoline. You might not have lost a relative in Iraq; (I have not yet) but I use gasoline. Why didn't America tie our involvement in Iraq to preferential oil prices at the very least? Do you not think Americans see this? I'm willing to bet that it crosses their mind each and every time they pull into a gas station.
All in all, to me; I believe that the Republicans will not be in the White House for at least another 16 more years.
Now, does that mean Obama is any better than any other candidate? Of course not. His lead means that he is driving home to America the vale of good judgment; and we can all feel the cost of the lack of good judgment.
As far as race keeps coming up; I think America is just tired of hearing about it. We have turned away from the social thought of the '50's and '60's. where such a thought of a Black even running for the Presidency,let alone doing as well as Obama is; would have qualified you for the looney bin- and in some southern states got you lynched.
But you are correct, Obama is capitalizing from "race talk" every time it comes up. Now, Geraldine Ferraro has helped him even more.
What I meant about the example of Wyoming is that it is obvious that Obama is reaching the hearts, minds, and ballots of White America to be in the position he is in. Yes, these are small states, but he has won enough of them to keep his lead and offset the recent wins of Hillary in Ohio and Texas. FX is correct; Hillary must start winning by 15 to 20 percent points to cut into his lead. And she hasn't shown that she can do that yet- and there aren't that many more primaries to go. |