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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor
I disagree with alot of what you said Brent.
Obama will have no problem winning the votes of the democratic base in November. They will show up in record numbers to vote for a president who will end the Iraq war....just like they did for the congressional elections in 2006.
Obama also has alot of appeal to independents and some moderate republicans, which Hillary does not.
The republicans aren't pushing hard for Obama to be the nominee, they would much rather run against Clinton. ANY republican strategist who is being honest would tell you that off the record.
They're just looking at the numbers and seeing what the rest of us see...but what you're still in denial about.....the democratic primary is all but over and Obama will be the nominee....so of course they're going to attack him.
I wouldn't worry about him, he's proven that he can take a punch and give better than he gets, and when he gets on the debate stage against John McCain and they start talking about why McCain still supports a war that was based on a lie, it's gonna be game over IMO.
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That's fair, we disagree on the crossover. I am seeing a very large backlash from Clinton supporters who openly vow they can no longer support Obama. It is a growing sentiment which is gaining ground daily in the blogs and Pro Clinton websites. There is also a growing sentiment of her supporters, especially the women who are very upset with what they proclaim is sexism in the campaign run by Obama. Only time will tell whether they stick to their words now, or end up voting D in November. All I can say is I have never seen such a divisive split in the party in my life.
I agree with you Obama does better with Independents. This article shows the data that he dominates the independents but trails in moderates. It also shows that the moderates greatly outnumber the independents.
http://www.correntewire.com/count_wh...s_vs_moderates
But first things first is seeing the results come March 4th and I'd suspect Clinton isn't going anywhere and will contest Pennsylvania and go to the convention. 5 months of attacks from the right digging on everything and anything will be a good test for Obama and if the DNC starts to feel he's been compromised she will be there ready to take the reigns if needed.