Letters to the Editor
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Racial considerations
Racial considerations are not going away for Obama. The Rev. Wright connection continues to haunt his candidacy. Rasmussen today shows a further decline in his favorable ratings: 46% favorable to 51% unfavorable. Fifty-six percent remain concerned about his association with Rev. Wright though they commend Obama's speech on the subject. Actually, there has been a decline for Obama going on for some time now beginning in late February, according to Rasmussen polls.
Being from the South, I know better than to discount the factor of race...it is always under the table, if not on it. Obama's reference to his grandmother is a heartfelt example of the racial divide even in Obama's own family. I do not object to his reference to her feelings. In fact, I think Obama gave a great speech on the subject; however, I do not believe he is the most electable of the Democratic candidates. Hillary who has greater and longer experience, who has put in her time gaining this exceptional experience is the more electable despite her gender. Obama should have served at least one term before jumping into presidential arena...he is absolutely too inexperienced, and along with the racial baggage, he will not do well against McCain.
If Obama does become the nominee, get ready to hear the same media which has shown partiality for his candidacy in the race thus far, to begin talking about his lack of experience in relation to McCain. Added to that, the press will use the word, liberal, about forty times a day to describe his politics. Older Democrats may vote for McCain believing him to be the more qualified and wise.