Congressional hopefuls ride the Obama wave

[Terri]

Politico

Democrats in conservative-minded congressional districts have a familiar quadrennial drill: Run as far away from the party’s presidential nominee as possible.

This year, though, there is reason to believe that practice might change. After witnessing the enthusiasm generated by Barack Obama’s historic candidacy, Democrats in some of the unlikeliest places are looking forward to running on a ticket with his name on the top line.

From upscale, Republican-leaning Northern suburbs to rural, culturally conservative Southern districts, Obama’s primary election performances are giving hope to Democratic pols that, for once, the party nominee might be an asset if Obama defeats Hillary Rodham Clinton in their nomination battle.

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[STEELMAN]

It will be interesting to see just how far Obama, the "Pied Piper" of socialsm, can lead the uninformed and naive over the cliffs into the deep waters of socialistic destruction.

So far, he's expertly sprinkled his siren song of "change we can count on" with sparkling jewels of promises, that he can lead us down the golden road to a better america only if we elect him as president.

Presently, the tune he's playing seems to be lulling or mesmerizing even those congressionals who weren't interested before into thoughtless considerations.

Monkey see monkey do? Ride the Obma wave?

Better be prepared for a rough landing if you're stupid enough to catch THAT wave. The underlying "coral of reality" will tear you a new one at the end that ride!

[Whitetop]

Seems like Obama has everything in his favor. No one can use his middle name (Hueissian), he can't be criticized because he is black (mainly be held to the same standard as all other candidates. His religion can't be brought up (but what about Romney?). Can't point out he has no experience for the job whatsoever.

What a perfect way to win an election. Not being subjected to any type of criticism and not having to have any plans for the future except for a broad concept of CHANGE. Change which noone has a clue what it means.