I think we have sort of reached an impasse on Rev. Wright. Most Americans, I think, accept the following realties. Obama, by what he wrote in his memoirs, by what he said when he spoke in his early campaign speeches, by his frequent praise of Wright, and by his 20-year presence in front of, and subsidies to, Wright knew exactly the racist and anti-American nature of his odious pastor. But many also seem to accept that they have invested too much in Obama and have come too far to accept anything that might end his candidacy. Hence their hysteria over the Wright “smear”.
So while Obama is hurt in the primaries, and perhaps mortally so in the general election (the white working classes have a long memory), he will probably get the nomination, because his base will overlook all the above: they despise George Bush, will do anything to prevent another Republican in the White House, are tired of the Clintons, and feel Obama offers them symbolic capital, making them liked abroad and free of guilt at home. Bottom line: unless Obama was caught on tape nodding as Wright screamed his obscenities at the United States, or an angry and spiteful Wright produces some letter, e-mail, etc. that reveals a kindred soul in Obama, or Michelle gives another speech “from the heart” about how hard she has struggled and how in return she has had no pride in this country, or there is another off-the-cuff, but recorded sneer at the white working class (50/50 chance on all four counts), I think he will weather the current storm and get the nomination. Obama evokes pure emotion and raw politics now, and logic, honesty, and accountability have little to do with his nomination bid.
I worry just as much about Michelle [my belle] as I do about Obama. Who wants a First Lady who does that freaking black-female head bobble??? If you aint seen it you dont know what I am talking about... If you have seen it you know why I am worried
BO's friends and family are his greatest downfall.... Michelle surely has problems walking thru' doorways with that giant-sized chip on her shoulder...so far, the only one that has gotten an ounce of respect from me is his white grandmother and he obviously has little or no respect for her himself.
The 2008 Presidential race is a throwaway. There is nothing left or to see here people. If McCain wins, which he should, it will probably be the best outcome of a bad situation, but there are no real guarantees either. It's up to a lot of Americans to lead this country because it certainly isn't going to be led from the WH, no matter who gets in, including Captain Queeg. I will vote for him.