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Originally posted by TonyB06
Steeltrap, you need to be up in front of somebody political science class section 
Perception right or wrong, HRC is still perceived as too liberal in a lot of places, and the U.S. is still in a center-right mode, politically. What demographic/s would he bring to HRC's 08 ticket that she won't already put in play? Right now, Obama would be better served to sit out Hillary's 08 Roadshow and prepare himself for '12 or '16.
I buy your "compassion fatigue" theory, but chuckle when people suggest Jordan/Tiger as crossover, moderating forces. I really question how much societal/cultural impact they have beyond the end of their 30-second TV spots.
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Exactly. Sen. Obama is still only in his early 40s, and by 2012 or 2016, maybe he could be a viable figure. I completely agree that HRC is perceived as being too liberal, and even though I am a non-partisan, I think there are too many Clinton-haters still around and will come out of the woodwork.
And you make a good point with Jordan/Tiger. They deliberately stay away from political stances because I think it could affect their money-making potential. Remember that MJ wouldn't touch the Harvey Gantt-Jesse Helms
Senate race.