Letters to the Editor
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i think Obama gives a sense of pride and security and competence.
Excellent article.
I dont' think Obama is too out of step with Iowa as he, afterall, had to win over the white collar, the factory workers and the farmers, here in Illinois.
We are a skeptical bunch as well. but, we also know someone a cut above the everyday and about political magic.
The ending of your article stating that at the end of his speech a person feels peace. I am reminded of a person, a male republican, who called on the Washington journal on Cspan one morning. The topic was of course Politics. This guy was drawn to Obama because he said there was something about him that made you feel secure.
After the endless fear mongering by the bushies and the gop, and even some in my own party (like Hillary) who are always touting the terrorist will get you, maybe what people are looking for is not Mr./Ms. Terrorism national security but, just someone who will make you feel sane, at peace and secure.
That things will be handled and addressed and the country will not be used for political gain.
And that may be why so many republicans like the man over any of their candidates. he does not fear monger but, offers a port in the storm. A sense of pride in country, a normalcy in your life and a sense of competence.