What picture are opponents Hillary Clinton and John McCain trying to paint of presidential candidate Barack Obama?

What issue might their points raise in voters' minds?

How have class differences been a part of past campaigns?

Why is the effect of race on voters' decisions difficult to determine?

How does a current Newsweek poll reflect the issue of race?

What is ironic about the fact that Obama is accused of being elitist?

In what ways is he seen as the "other" by some Americans?

What has helped fuel these views?

What past Democratic candidates have been given the "elite" label?

How has growth of the campaign media affected what voters know about personal preferences and habits?

Why is Obama frustrated about portrayals of him and his family?

How does his background—and that of his wife—counter those portrayals?

What image of him does his campaign adviser provide?

How do current demographic statistics back up the fact that core Democratic voters have changed?

With what category of voters does Obama most struggle?

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, what is expected to be the strategy of John McCain?

According to the story, what does Obama need to do to get the nomination and win the presidency?