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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Rambi who wrote (248928)5/6/2008 12:40:46 PM
From: greenspirit  Read Replies (1) of 793895
 
Rambi, I disagree. Here's why?

I think most people who are likely to vote are constantly examining and re-examining whether to vote for this person or that person. Of course, there are the die-hards in all camps who work for candidates and go on shows and so forth that will never change their mind. However, the vast majority of Americans don't fall into that camp. Especially, in the case of Obama. A relatively unknown person who came out of seemingly know where.

Most people don't follow politics day to day. They catch a sound-bite here or there and maybe read an article or two from time to time. So steady criticism works to move them one way or the other when it comes to voting. After all, why would candidates spend millions on television commercials if that were not true?

When the Wright controversy first surfaced, his dug in supporters and many in the media offered excuses after excuses for his support for that church, which is support for Reverend Wright. Now, some of them are re-examining their position based on seeing him live today and basically hearing him say the same things. "America deserved 9/11 etc"...

And now they are wondering whether their initial impression was right. How could a person running for President sit listening to that anti-American garbage for so long?

It's a good question. And it will be continuously asked until the Presidential election. Will Obama attend the church after being elected? Will the man who claims inclusiveness is his highest calling divide the nation in such a way?

Good to see you writing Rambi!
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