Posted on 01/27/2008 1:44:06 PM PST by jdm
WASHINGTON — If Illinois Sen. Barack Obama can replicate what he did in South Carolina, he could be on the verge of seizing control of the Democratic nomination and perhaps changing American politics.
In Iowa, he forged a new coalition of young voters, newcomers to politics, and change-hungry Americans surging to the polls in record-shattering numbers. Adding a new element, he rolled up a huge majority among African Americans.
This does not mean he seized the nomination, or even the title of front-runner.
The old politics dies hard. He lost close contests in New Hampshire and Nevada. And Hillary Clinton also has a formidable coalition, spearheaded by women, the elderly, and those who value experience over a fresh approach.
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WHAT EXPERIENCE?!
This is a leaf from JFK's book.
Appearances over substance.
Only is whitey stays home when the general election rolls around...
Yes. We never had a Islamist elected as commander-in-chief.
Is Obama set to transform American politics?
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In a word.....No.
Yeah, by eliminating most of two-sided politics.
>>those who value experience over a fresh approach.<<
‘FRESH APPROACH’..is that new liberal brand for SURRENDERING to the enemy, raising taxes and kowtowing to the UN?
Not really. The Democrats have been trying to move to Communism for decades. Obama is just the next Democrat to continue their work.
Yes. All style. No substance. All reconciliation. No wrestling with ideas. He’s a hollow man, someone who fits our nation to a T.
“Clinton also has a formidable coalition, spearheaded by women, the elderly, and those who value ENTITLEMENTS over a fresh approach.”
Oh joy. A demagogue being swept into power by a horde of ignorant and gullible voters.
No it is the same old politics where a candidate says anything to get elected and then the people have voter’s remorse until they can replace him with the next scam artist.
I think that Obama may well change American Politics. In lieu of elections, we can institute the American Idol concept. Bring Simon and his bunch onto a panel, let the candidates perform, and then allow the viewers to call in and vote for the finalists.
This would require a few tweaks to the Constitution, but that should prove to be no problem.
It'll revolutionize politics. It hasn't happened since.....Bill Clinton's two elections.
You’re probably correct.
But o’BAMA (roll tide) might just perform a useful service in making the THE FREAKIN CLINTONS GO AWAY!
He wouldn’t be changing American politics, but would be the the figurehead of a changed American politics, the change being made by the voters.
No he is not. He has no message; except someone else’s that should have never been elected.
I think that Obama has brought the dope heads out to vote.
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