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Politics : President Barack Obama
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To: michael97123 who wrote (16678)4/8/2008 6:04:00 PM
From: RetiredNow  Read Replies (3) of 149317
 
Actually, I think you have it exactly wrong. Obamamania has very successfully been a co-opting of their parents. I've read article after article, heard endorsement after endorsement, and even have my own experience that all point to the same thing: the youth vote is convincing their parents to vote for Obama. That is a maxing out on the tent. I think you are just sour grapes at this point and are looking for bad news where very little exists. All of this will become more apparent when the dust settles and Obama is President and new large majorities of Dems exist in both houses of Congress.

As far as Hillary being closer to the center than Obama, you are right. However, this election isn't about left or right or center. It's about a fundamental change in direction. Obama voters are voting for him only in part because of his policy views. Many are voting for him because he represents something not seen in decades in this country. A truly special person who can lift everyone up and bring people together. I only agree with Obama on about 50% of his policy views, but his character is what really drove me to throw my weight behind him.

As far as the general election, I think you are wrong their too. It's only a toss-up as seen from the perspective of the unfinished Dem Nomination race. When Obama becomes the nominee, McCain will be toast. If you want to get a clue as to how this race will run, go to the following website and take all the states where Obama and Clinton win and compare them to those where McCain will win. It's not a pretty picture for McCain. Check the site out:
electoral-vote.com
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