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Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:00 AM

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 08:49 AM

    Obama needn't worry about evangelical votes

    Obama was clearly the winner of last night's interview by Rick Warren. Obama was thoughtful, sincere and honest in his responses. If his views opposed those of evangelicals, he stated them anyway. Imagine! Honesty! He appeared much more serious about his goals should he be elected President. He is totally trustworthy and reliable.

    McCain, on the other hand, revealed his lack of English language skills, and since he was just talking to "My Friends," I felt excluded and had little interest in what he had to say. He seemed to be under the impression that he was a comedian, which only confirmed that he does not take the office of President seriously. He sounded like Bush and even started to look like him. Of course he had to play the POW card. Of course he had to play the "Cross in the Sand" card. He even tried to create a few tears. Of course he had to point out that he and Cindi adopted a foreign orphan. All SO predictable. "Seriously." "If you'll allow me just one more [please, NO!] anecdote." Talking about himself meant he didn't have to talk about the question asked. What a loser.

    Four more years of Bush via McCain? I don't think so. America is in enough trouble as it is.

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