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Originally Posted by AKA2D '91
How electable is Obama? If he wins the democratic nomination, will he be able to win the election? Regardless of how he has done or does in the caucuses or primaries, can he realistically win the electorate votes to become the next President of the US?
I don't have a candidate; just something I thought about while hearing a discussion on the radio this morning.
Your thoughts?
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Was it TJMS? Tom Joyner & Cheryl Underwood did a really funny commentary this morning. Cheryl was saying we should "play dumb" when it came to Obama to make sure he wins.
But, to answer your question I think him winning the Iowa caucus justified some of the media hype. I'm just thinking back to Howard Dean who had young adult support and media hype, but the campaign faultered. (On a side note...Dean did teach the Dems how to use new media to raise money). New Hampshire is the next test to see if Obama can continue the momentum and pull in the independant voters. He has to at least come in second.
His fundraising strength will keep him in the race, and if he is the Democratic nominee that will give him a fighting chance from a media buying standpoint. It shouldn't be about money, but that's now a big part of it. On the issues I think he'll stand his ground against the Republican nominee.
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