The general: Is the South out of reach?

Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:25:54 GMT

This is something I was saying way back during the primaries...Obama's strategy for winning the South is not a sure thing despite his great wins during the primaries because those who didn't vote in those primaries - republicans - make up more of the electorate than those who were eligible to vote in teh democratic primaries. His best bet is, in fact, GA and FL and VA.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

Obama For President!! — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:26:17 GMT

Winning the South will be hard for Obama! The southern states are all RED!!

However, Obama has a chance to get a majority of votes in some areas of the south. Definitely not Texas,Miss or even Bama!!

Maybe GA, SC, TN!! maybe FL!!

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The general: Is the South out of reach?

Stacy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:27:20 GMT

my guess is this election is all about ....change. May you all be surprised when Obama brings it!
Obama for the future

The general: Is the South out of reach?

the Pajama Pundit — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:28:47 GMT

I wish General Clark would simply be quiet.

It's not that I think he is right - or wrong - but he is stealing Barack Obama's thunder. Making a speech on patriotism yesterday - and faith today - the headlines continue to be Gen. Clark's comments. The focus should be on Obama, the faithful patriot who is best suited to be the next president.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

The general: Is the South out of reach?

thats a fact jack — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:36:02 GMT

hopefully not that many southerners a still of the racist mode, I would hope intellegence wins out over racism obviously the rethugnutz hope otherwise.

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thats a fact jack — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:43:41 GMT

ARE YOU BETTER OFF TODAY THAN 8 YEARS AGO

The general: Is the South out of reach?

B Stokes — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:47:30 GMT

About remarks about faith based organizations in Obama's speech - The preview of what he will say in his speech that I saw is not the same as your review. My understanding is that in the community based government assisted part, hiring and firing will not be based on religious organizations. However, the NON tax based portion would be allowed to hire and fire considering religion.
By the way, Chuck Todd is my favorite cable news personality. :-)

The general: Is the South out of reach?

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:50:11 GMT

Bottom line is Obama is just trying to get McCain to spend money defending the south.

Virginia is a possible pick-up (more likely than Florida at this point). North Carolina is a long-shot, but a possibility for the same reasons that Virginia isn't a long-shot anymore - changing demographics in favor of younger suburban professionals.

Its true parts of Virginia aren't the south anymore. And that line is pushing further south. Twenty years ago the border between mid-Atlantic and South was the Occoquan River. Today, its darn near the Rappahannock. And the Virginia suburbs to the north have been one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

OIL IS THE WAY FOR JOHN McCAIN TO DEFEAT OBAMA .... — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:51:12 GMT

WHICH IS THE BETTER SOLUTION TO OUR OIL & ENERGY CRISIS?

1.) DRILL FOR OIL, ON USA LANDS & WATERS, WHERE THERE IS A KNOWN & VAST AMOUNT OF OIL (estimated 20 billion barrels)?, and
2.) BUILD NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS TO SUPPLY A VAST AMOUNT OF OUR ELECTRIC POWER NEEDS?

- OR, as OBAMA proposes -

3.) RESEARCH & DEVELOP NEW SOURCES OF ENERGY and DEVELOP THE MEANS TO UTILIZE THOSE NEW ENERGY SOURCES?

Obama argues that drilling for oil will not yield results for 10 years. How long does Obama think it will take to develop and implement the “new energy sources” so as to yield significant results? Probably longer since it is “unproven.” (Remember the idea of using ‘corn’ to produce a renewable energy source has caused a shortage of farmlands and increased prices for corn!)

IF WE LIFT THE CONGRESSIONAL BAN ON DRILLING FOR OIL ON USA LANDS & WATERS ---- IT WILL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE EFFECT TO LOWER IMPORTED OIL PRICES BECAUSE IT WILL SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE TO THE OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES THAT “WE MEAN BUSINESS” TO RELIEVE OURSELVES OF DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL.

A long-term energy plan must be developed, which includes cost-effective and renewable energy sources ---- but we cannot fool ourselves into thinking that our economy and way of life can suffer the current oil & gasoline prices, for long, without irreparable harm TO OUR ECONOMY AND STANDARD OF LIVING..

THE WAY FOR JOHN McCAIN TO DEFEAT OBAMA IS TO ……………………..
“MAKE OIL AND ENERGY THE TOP ISSUE IN THIS CAMPAIGN”.
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The general: Is the South out of reach?

donna — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:52:33 GMT

Tom Schaller, and the rest of the talking heads, who have no problem dealing with the economic mine field most American's are struggling to navigate, are woefully out of touch.

Recently, I viewed a video of a rebup representative having his ears boxed by caller, after caller, calling into a talk show with their comments.

One of them, a male repub, with a thick southern accent, really went off on the congressman. His utter disgust over the broken promises of the Bush administration, gave me great reassurance that Obama can compete in the south.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

BJ, CA — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:53:02 GMT

Woo is not the proper word....

The people of the South know well that change is
way the nation must repond to shirtcomings of the GOP's decisions...Their hard work tells them times are bad...and change that's that small element of faith...that little leap for change so we can build the better promise of our fathers...
"They and we will unite this country for a better America",
Obama'08

The general: Is the South out of reach?

Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:58:03 GMT

I have a black friend from North Carolina, who beleives the South will kill Obama's chances of being elected, because the South is too virulently racist. I've never lived in the South, so I can't pretend to know the Southern mindset. But it seems he'll have to win over whites as well as blacks down there in order to win the South.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

ID,GA — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:05:34 GMT

No the South is not out of reach........We have the economy......Same war as the rest of the country.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

dusual tx — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:13:49 GMT

Sissy liberalistic muslim Osama Obama is not going to win the south I can promise that will not happen. People in the south and Texas and out west in the south will not vote to have there guns and all their money taken from them for stupid welfare deals. It is the time for navy hero McCain to be president and win our wars over in the middle east and get it done. Do not vote for Bob Barr or for Ron Paul like some stupid non-conservative republicans say they will because you might as well vote for Jimmy Obama if you do. Vote for John McCain for president of the US!

The general: Is the South out of reach?

Sourthern Scholar, Raleigh NC — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:22 GMT

Obama will win every major urban area in NC. That's a fact. Rural areas in NC are staunchly conservative and it isn't true that the Afican-American voter demographic will go to Obama automatically. It's amazing the difference a few miles makes. That being said, a lot of conservatives aren't too giddy about voting for John McCain either. They may choose the silent third option and simply not vote. Racism is not dead in NC, but its not as prevalent as many people would have you think.

What it all comes down to is that NC is still in play for Obama. I just don't know if its worth the fight and the resources. I'm from NC and I DON"T think it is. Focus on Virginia and Florida. They are more likely to support Obama for less effort. Especially if McCain keeps talking about drilling off the Florida coast. (That wasn't too savvy of him)

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Diane from Illinois — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:19:44 GMT

In this year of change, don't be surprised if Obama makes some inroads in the South. The poor economy is throughout the country, not just the North, or East or West........it also affects the South. Obama needs to hammer home the lies told by Bush 7 1/2 years ago and the promises made and never carried through just to get elected. Bush lied to the entire country and now you are beginning to see the effects of that. He should be impeached and tried, along with Cheney, as war criminals. No wonder McFossil doesn't have chance.

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Flex, California — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:32:54 GMT

Christianity is the obsessive study of news, and the intimate lives of gay people. If anyone of them had truely loving feelings towards their spouses, they wouldn't give a damn about their weird cult. So, they should get a life, and look at their worlds, as they are, without the news colored lenses. But, then what would they have?

The general: Is the South out of reach?

Jason Odhner, Phoenix Az. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:34:30 GMT

It may be true that obama will take few or no Southern States. Nevertheless, based on current poles, he has a very real (if narrow) chance if Bob Barr is on the ballot. This may force McCain to spend money and resources defending himself in states that he was probably going to win anyway -- Money that he really dosn't have. If he is able to generate increased turnout, that will also benifit Democratic congressional races.

The general: Is the South out of reach?

T L - Raleigh, NC — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:44:04 GMT

I agree w/ southern scholar-you have to live around the hand outs that people get around here. The smart folks are Republicans and the lazy ones are Democrat.

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Steven, Houston — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:50:36 GMT

do you know that China is drilling "off the coast" of Florida? who would you rather have drilling, the US with all of the regulations and windfall profit taxes or China who probably wouldn't shed a tear if they had an unexpected oil spill that would impact the coast? Just asking.