My thought is Obama feeding frenzy works for the Dem. Party now, for this election cycle. As for all the chatter lasting through to '08, not going to happen. I just think that the Dem Party is using Obama (and he is a faithful party loyalist) to change the subject off the individual analysis of current Dem runners. Why else would all the MSM be in lock step chattering away everywhere about this person now, two weeks before the election. Cover of magazines, every talking show and news show are just too eager to talk about a person that is not worthy, unless it is to distract. Just my thoughts!
The Dems appear to be dodging a bullet. The GOP has 3 African-American candidates for high office who looked like they could win (Blackwell, Swann and Steele) As of now, only Steele looks like he might win.
The Dems have Ford and Obama.
How do the Dems keep 90% or more loyalty from the African-American population if the perception is that they have at least an equal chance of power in the GOP?
Maybe by pretending to have an African-American presidential candidate? If it gets them through this election, it's good enough.