The nastiness, however, is not limited to the Democratic side. McCain has intimated that Obama is a candidate “favored by Hamas” and that Obama would be a president serving Hamas and terrorist interests, rather than American ones. McCain, who is a respected “senior citizen” and liked, or at least tolerated, by both Republicans and Democrats, has certainly hit a low point in the campaign with his remarks, which have tinfoil written all over them. In the far-fetched department, his comments are about as logical or reasonable as if he had claimed that Obama had arrived on earth 47 years ago in a space ship and had been raised by a family on a farm in Kansas.
Among Republicans, this will not harm him much, even though many, and a growing number of, Republicans have been slipping over into the Obama camp. Nor will this open up a gaping rift in the Republican party, because their candidate has been nominated, and now they are all determined to close ranks.
Democrats who are disgusted with the hostilities exchanged between Clinton and Obama, some of whom have indicated to pollsters that they might vote Republican if their favorite candidate does not make it, may now have second thoughts about the Arizona senator. If nothing else, McCain has lived up again to his reputation of being a hothead. This is exactly one of several factors that would allow Obama to take the White House in a campaign against McCain: when given a choice between Obama and McCain, Americans will most definitely opt for Obama, who thinks things through first (he is probably the slowest-talking politician in the country right now), whereas McCain has a tendency to fly off the handle – not a good thing when you are the commander-in-chief in charge of the “red button”.
Democrats must be scared stiff right now. Since Clinton has a tendency to attack Obama as if she were running for the Republicans, she might be tempted to pick up on McCain’s comment and start accusing Obama of being “a terrorist’s favorite president”. With the party on the verge of breaking into two camps, this would provide the absolutely final blow to the Democratic party. Alternatively, there will be a price to pay if Clinton fails to defend her fellow Democrat against such preposterous accusations.
Article comments
1 - Arch Conservative
Gee..for a guy sitting in Alberta you seem to have a lot of insight into what most Americans are thinking right now and what they will do In November.
Too bad you sound just like another brainwashed American Obama cultist. I guess your distance from the epicenter explains your post lacking the "change we can believe in" mantra.
Far be it for me to tell you you're not entitled to opinions on American politics but you do come across as alittle condescending and presumptious...sort of like an American liberal.
"Looking at America’s current problems, and the challenges it will face down the road, every American should wish, pray and chant any possible spells that this particular scenario never comes to pass."
You do realize that roughly half this nation would agree with you and the other half would tell you to go fuck yourself. I think you know which hald I'm in so I won't say it.
You were spot on regarding Clinton's only concern being her personal political ambitions, but like American liberals you're a little slow on the uptake as the rest of us have known this little nugget o' trtuh since the early 90's.
2 - Werner Patels
A neutral observer from the outside usually (in fact, almost always) has a better understanding of what's going on and what is needed than those who are on the inside and therefore blinded.
3 - Jonathan Scanlan
For those as intrigued by Obamania as many of us are...
Four Corners did a great program on it tonight, and you can watch it here for zilch.
4 - Arch Conservative
"A neutral observer from the outside usually (in fact, almost always) has a better understanding of what's going on and what is needed than those who are on the inside and therefore blinded."
Have you considered that a neutral observer from the outside may not be close enough to the reality of the situation to formulate an opinion based on the truth?
Also..you're hardly nuetral what with all the praise you've heaped on Obama.