Anatomy of a Tight Race

The more people learn about EgObama, the more they are ready to elect him to be Katie Couric's replacement on the CBS Evening News as a talking head. While he will win that race, McCain will be our next president. The "smoke and mirrors" EgObama campaign is being "smoked" out as voters learn more and more disturbing things about EgObama.

Eleanor, for those of us former Clinton supporters who have already made up our minds, I find the democratic attitude that we will all see "the light" after the Clintons speak is insulting. We're not morons, we have brains, and for whatever reasons, we have decided for whom we are going to vote. And although most of us have high regard for the Clinton's service, that does not mean that we will do as we are told like a bunch of lemmings. So keep your hopes high for your candidate but don't count on us.

Dear Ms Clift, In recent weeks, it is apparent that Senator McCain has found a message that resonates and he's now found the discipline to stay on that message. Obama has not found a good enough response that reflects his "change" brand. The only good responses he has are the tried and true democrat/liberal vs. republican/conservative responses of the past. Obama has painted himself in a box because he hasn't figured out how to use these tried and true responses without compromising his "change" brand. Now that he's had to disclose his policy positions, it is obvious we're finding that his policies are not as bold and as challenging as his ability to delivery a speech. He's finding that the American electorate are thoughtful and deliberate when choosing their president, and that his eloquent generalities that can ignite a friendly crowd, don't necessarily translate to votes.

I am another former Clinton supporter who has no intention on voting for Obama -- I've even changed my party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, as has my sister and sister-in-law. We are out there and will not be taken for granted. The Democrats have lost it this year if they think we will march lockstep behind the Obama train -- there is NOTHING there -- only WORDS of CHANGE and HOPE.

It's strange to see that NO ONE here sees just how similar Obama and McCain are. They are both rich, both in love with power, both puppets of huge corporations. I want a real leader that actually represents the people of this country and not just it's big business! Nader is the man for the job and he is pulling 6% with absolutely no coverage. That alone should be making people wake up.

barack hussein obama, by the time the dem convention is over, he obama will be down by thirty points. there is no way this dude will beat john mcCain. i don't like mcCain, but i will vote for him (mcCain)come november 4th. america will be safe under mcCain's watch, i have no doubts.

ADVANCE COPY NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL SATURDAY 10 A.M.
Barack Obama announced today that he will not choose a running mate. In An advance copy of the text of his non-announcement announcement speech obtained by this source, Obama will say, "After serious consideration, I have decided that I can not choose between my many good friends. . . The constitution does not require that I choose a Vice President. . . and this is a decision that really is above my pay-grade. Therefore, I have decided to let delegates to the Convention make this selection for me.

During the Saddleback forum, McCain avoided imploding only by getting the questions in advance. Even so, his answers were simplistic, rigid, and rehearsed. Obama, on the other hand, was thoughtful, spontaneous and authentic.

The GOP creates a very low bar of expectations for McCain's performance so that he'll be sure to surprise people. Do we really want ANOTHER president who requires such low expectations in order to appear to "succeed"??

Since I'm making a comment on a "Newsweek, Eleanor Clift" article I will start out with "All hail The OBAMA" ,The ONE we've been waiting for" My second is an observation to the Super Delegate to avoid the train wreck and nominate Hillary at the convention. My next observation is in regard to the comment that McCain has gone negative....making fun of "The Obama's" celebrity and the fact that he blames working Americans for the energy crisis, and probably global warming, because the don't keep their tire inflated, is not really what I would consider very negative, especially when you consider "The Obama" trotting out the race card. Just because it blew up in his face after using it so much against Hillary doesn't mean it wasn't a sewer campaign tactic. As for Eleanor's observation that 90 minutes with the Obama on stage with McCain will be good for "The Obama" well Saddleback was close and McCain came out great and "The Obama' came out with "That's above my pay grade" So we'll see. And so not to offend anyone's religious sensibilities let me sign of with....."All Praise to the Obama, The ONE You've been waiting for"

"..It's an article of faith in the Obama campaign that standing side-by-side with McCain for 90 minutes will be the great leveler, the image that could seal the deal for Obama just as it did for Ronald Reagan in 1980." What kind of crap is that? McCain had challenged Obama to a string of town-hall debates, which Obama agreed to and later changed his mind (surprise). With no teleprompter, Obama will look Bushlike.