This has got to be one of the biggest upsets when you consider where Obama started and how this election is about to end. In the beginning, they said Obama had no chance. Clinton was a clear winner. It was once rumored that Obama considered canceling his run for the Presidency before it even started--what a bad idea that would have been. From the Iowa Caucus to Obama's win in Oregon--this primary is over (although Clinton hangs on tough).
As reporters, bloggers, and analysts talk about why Obama has done so well--they can't ignore how Obama has campaigned. The Clintons have used many strategies, but once they began the attack mode, we saw a lot of politicians, actors, and once friends and Allys of the Clintons start to endorse Obama. For me, the attacks were OK because it ensured me that Hillary was tough, wouldn't back down from a fight, and most of it was legitimate differences that she would point out. However, to others, it was a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters in the Obama camp and downgrade the Obama name. Another thought is these people wanted to endorse Obama, but didn't want to upset the Clintons, and this gave them the excuse they needed. Whatever the reason--they thought Obama to be the better candidate.
As we look at Oregon, Clinton was once up in the polls a year ago. Obama came back strong and simply outclassed the Clintons with passion, wit, and enthusiasm. Oregon is highly educated and has three large universities. Obama simply did a better job appealing to this class of people and organized his camp like no others. The Associated Press goes on to endorse the idea that the Clintons were the clear favorite a year ago, "The band of Obama loyalists who imagined that could happen have stunned even themselves with their success against Hillary Rodham Clinton, who appeared to have wrapped up the nomination last year, before any votes were cast."
As reporters, bloggers, and analysts talk about why Obama has done so well--they can't ignore how Obama has campaigned. The Clintons have used many strategies, but once they began the attack mode, we saw a lot of politicians, actors, and once friends and Allys of the Clintons start to endorse Obama. For me, the attacks were OK because it ensured me that Hillary was tough, wouldn't back down from a fight, and most of it was legitimate differences that she would point out. However, to others, it was a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters in the Obama camp and downgrade the Obama name. Another thought is these people wanted to endorse Obama, but didn't want to upset the Clintons, and this gave them the excuse they needed. Whatever the reason--they thought Obama to be the better candidate.
As we look at Oregon, Clinton was once up in the polls a year ago. Obama came back strong and simply outclassed the Clintons with passion, wit, and enthusiasm. Oregon is highly educated and has three large universities. Obama simply did a better job appealing to this class of people and organized his camp like no others. The Associated Press goes on to endorse the idea that the Clintons were the clear favorite a year ago, "The band of Obama loyalists who imagined that could happen have stunned even themselves with their success against Hillary Rodham Clinton, who appeared to have wrapped up the nomination last year, before any votes were cast."
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iYXS7gLdbJi5wlOJIrk29wsNRSoAD90S3K980.
This election is over and unless Obama is truly a closet Muslim (laugh here) or has multiple wives in Texas with 43 children--we can start thinking about how to beat John McCain.
Please feel free to express your ideas and opinions on this matter.
This election is over and unless Obama is truly a closet Muslim (laugh here) or has multiple wives in Texas with 43 children--we can start thinking about how to beat John McCain.
Please feel free to express your ideas and opinions on this matter.
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