Comments on: Gallup Poll: Wright Hurt Obama Among Independent Voters And Democrats

By: GreenDreams

GreenDreams — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:12:34 +0000

I agree Slamfu, and think Obama could have been even more forceful in calling the gas tax “holiday” for what it is, an empty promise. Congress won't pass it, and Bush wouldn't sign it if they did. It is a completely empty promise by both Clinton and McCain and they know it. She claims she's pragmatic and claims 35 years experience and she thinks Bush will enact a tax on the oil companies? Cmon, Hil. I would call her “clueless” but we all know she's just pandering.

By: Slamfu

Slamfu — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:35:12 +0000

Obama makes the good calls. The gas tax break is bullshit, experts know this, Obama is against it. But it polls well, so McCain and Hillary give it the green light. Thats the kind of leadership we need to get back on track. I really don't care about his preacher, or why he wants to get in office. He's the one candidtate thats even given me a hint that he knows what the hell is really going on and seems to want to do something about it.

By: GreenDreams

GreenDreams — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:29:09 +0000

Right, Jimmy Carter who passed the Clean Air Act Amendments, the Clean Water Act, and was 30 years ahead of the nation in calling for investment in solar energy (tax credits, panels on the White House) and conservation (Carter in a cardigan encouraging people to turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater). Sure, his administration fumbled a lot, but Democratic policies are consistently better on the environment (you might have guessed that's my major focus), social issues, and (surprise!) the economy. Our first MBA president has so screwed the middle class and the working class, I think we're all ready to change channels.

But the post is about Wright and Obama. I think the choice of ministers will fade as an issue as we get closer to the general election. As for the nomination, Clinton can't pick up enough delegates to overtake Obama and anyone who thinks the “superdelegates” will overrule the elected delegates must be smoking something.

By: Neocon

Neocon — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:15:26 +0000

Barak Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain are all political hackeys who are opportunists that are seeking the power of the presidency. They are all drunk with the prospects of being in charge.

The difference is that those who back Barak Obama seem to want to think he is above this. He is some kind Uncle who is passing out candy.

That is why Obama is losing support. There are cracks in his shining armor and we are just now starting to see them. We all know about McCain and Clintons flawed armor but we all thought there was None in Obama's.

When Barak Obama over the weekend espoused that Hillary is a phony for daring to talk tough against Iran if they were to attack Israel shows me one more snapshot of the Rev. Wrights teachings.

I would have to agree with Holly. This man is Jimmy Carter Reincarnated. He is telling the world to do what you want cause we are not going to have the guts to stand up to you when HE is in charge.

People are starting to see this. When he is being asked to defend his positions, values and beliefs then the chinks and cracks in his armor grow deeper and larger.

Those who are on the fence are most likely going to be turned off by this.