Comments on: Obama’s Trip

By: Progressive Conservative

Progressive Conservative — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:09:18 +0000

I think all this proves is that there’s a lot of hype surrounding a guy with zero track record…

On a positive note I think this demonstrates that all the liberal talk of the world hating us for the last eight years was complete silliness. They just hated Bush. They love Americans just fine.

By: Ames

Ames — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:22:48 +0000

Also, let’s remember that the spin and coverage isn’t of Obama’s own creation; sure, it’s a natural thing he should have expected, and certainly was planning on, but it’s a function of the media, not him. As for the arguments that he shouldn’t be pretending to some knowledge he doesn’t have… well, that’s what Bush has done for the past 8 years. Obama is more about intelligence and less about experience. He’s showing that he’s got the brains to make this work, even if he doesn’t have the experience.

And, while he’s “not yet president,” he is sure fooling a lot of people… this is a complete media coup. I approve that message.

By: Progressive Conservative

Progressive Conservative — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:59 +0000

TP there is some doubt that this is doing anything other than generating some media attention. I don’t think it’s adding any voters which I believe was the original intention. If the goal was to maintain the advantage they had, I suppose they have accomplished that, but remember that the true campaign doesn’t start until after the conventions. Then it’s a whole new ballgame.

This may or may not come back to haunt Obama as a wasted effort, but either way I think it tends to make him look like an arrogant S.O.B.

By: Turkish Prawn

Turkish Prawn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:42:50 +0000

From a strategy point of view, I don’t think I agree with you here PC. I think what Obama is doing is working pretty much perfectly so far as getting the media attention. The US news is watching him closely while McCain is speaking to party empty rooms.

“John” who?

I think by doing these large, bold moves, Obama is keeping the light on himself and leaving McCain to the 2nd tier news groups.

The thing is, I believe that a lot of people WANT to like Obama for a whole host of reasons, right or wrong. If he can keep people looking right at him, he is likely to continue to build his base. People feel like they already know McCain. He’s the insider. He’s been there for eons. Obama is the new fresh face.

If you’ll pardon the comparison, he’s the iPhone while John looks more like a regular cell phone.

Not saying it’s right. Just that I think it’s working.

-Turkish Prawn

By: OMGIAMGOINGNUTS

OMGIAMGOINGNUTS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:29:25 +0000

Excellent post. I also feel that Obama has taken on a role that he’s not yet accomplished. He really should take a step back.