Hope and Change become Blame...Obama knocked off his game..

http://jeffrey-feldman.typepad.com/

"Like it or not, the Clinton campaign has knocked the Obama campaign off the core theme of 'hope and change.' This change is significant because the 'hope and change' theme took over the entire political debate in the 24 hours after the Iowa debate. That is no longer the case.

Despite trumpeting his ability to bring a 'new tone' to politics, last night's debate showed an Obama who scolded, complained, and pointed fingers. His performance last night raises a serious question without a clear answer: How can a Presidential candidate bring change if he is so easily thrown off message by his opponents?

Having dominated previous debates with his quick wit and charisma, Obama's rhetoric and body language last night gave the impression of a candidate stuck--like everyone else--in old-school mud slinging politics.

The ability to throw Obama off his message may be a Pyrrhic victory for Hillary Clinton's campaign. In the end, voters not persuaded by Obama's message of change may jump to Edwards rather than Clinton. Nonetheless, Clinton has managed to open up a significant chink in Obama's armor by hitting on the difference between 'rhetoric and reality."'

It's easy to jump to the conclusion that both Obama and Hillary lost last night while Edwards gained, but the next poll will bring out what the voters thought.

Which makes for a slippery slope.

Really?

Obama was clearly taking the high road on defense - he looked like a good guy being attacked by a harpy. He came out clean, Clinton ended up otherwise.

Jesus!

:puke:

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