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Barack Obama's purpose-driven gamble

The Democrat wanted to show he could compete for evangelical votes, too. Will he succeed?

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  • Sunday, August 17, 2008 09:30 AM

    Scary, scary man.

    Just what we need, another idiot in the whitehouse who doesn't give any thought before he speaks.

    McCain's answers were quick. He hit all his talking points. He mercilessly pandered (to Clintonistas with the Ebay hero, to Warren, quoting his book, to prolifers with his supreme court answer .. even though he voted for all of them).

    Like many on this forum I hate the fact that in order for a candidate to win they have to 'prove' their spirituality. I long for the day a candidate tells the world it's none of your damn business. But for now, one step at a time.

    A black president, and Republicans out.

    Also, it was clear that Obama treated this forum as an interview. Answering Warren directly, looking at his questioner. McCain however turned to the audience on most questions, treating the forum as a town hall meeting.

    Finally, is anyone sick of this 'my friends' crap. It's so disingenuous. I first heard heard back when he was 'spanking' Romney at the debated.

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