Barack Obama crossing party lines

[illinoisprogressive]

This polling data shows that if Obama does get the nomination, he is more likely to get the support of those outside of the Democratic party. Thus making Obama arguably the best chance for the Dems to win the Presidency in the general election. Obama’s current message is the reach across the party lines, and put a stop to the constant bickering in Washington that results in our country staying the same. Obama’s message, according to the polling data, is making an impression upon the voters on both sides of the party line.

Obama has constantly stated that he will not only work closely with Democrats, but also Republicans. To stay true to that statement Obama recently gave the Associated Press a few names of the Republicans he would work with if we gets elected. A few of the Republicans he would seek help from are Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, and Senator John Warner of Virginia. “On foreign policy I’ve worked very closely with Dick Lugar,” said Obama. “I consider him one of my best friends in the Senate. He’s someone I would actively seek counsel and advice from when it came to foreign policy.”

Obama’s recent statement and the polling data shows that Obama is gaining popularity among Independents and Republicans. Also, the Daily Tracking Poll from the Rasmussen Report website shows that Hillary’s lead in the Democratic Primary, which was once at 20, has now shrunk down to 11 points nationwide and is even smaller in early primary states. If the Obama campaign continues on this track then he and Hillary could be neck and neck by the time the first votes for the 2008 Democratic Primaries are cast.

Obama’s nomination would give the Democrats a significant advantage in the 2008 election, especially if the Republicans nominate Mitt Romney who has little to no support among Independents. One would hope this current electoral trend will continue and the Democrats won’t make the dire mistake of nominating Hillary Clinton in 2008.

http://www.thinkyouth.net/2007/08/26/barack-obama-crossing-party-lines/

[Trajan]

1. In all fairness ....

EVERY Democratic politician has to 'work with' republican politicians .... it is a simple fact ..... What matters is WHAT they are working on, and if they maintain or expand on values that REALLY help american citizens and families ....

Those who cast huge objections to this statement are quixotically jousting with windmills ....

[rodeodance]

2. He was the first to make it an 'issue' ----and you are right, Unless you go to the

'majority of the majority' thingy!

[calteacherguy]

3. As long as Obama keeps staying true to his values he will continue to gain greater support. nt

[Gloria]

4. I'm not sure he represents all the "change" he's trying to claim...

[ripple]

8. Look at his record.

Civil rights activist, constitutional scholar, etc. He's running for president now, so he has to walk a fine line. He's far more progressive than he's coming across- and that's actually a good thing. One must be able to appeal to a broader base in order to become elected. It's an unfortunate truth, but a truth all the same.

Obama articulates liberal ideas in a way that makes sense to most people- even a lot of republicans. Equality, justice, fairness, constitutional integrity...they're all values most folks can get behind. He's successfully reframing the conversation in a way that will move America forward, despite the resistance of some.

[papau]

9. Obama claims to be into only "small step change" n/t

n/t

[Colobo]

5. Obama is gaining ground because his message resonates

The American people want hope, positive energy and change. Only Obama can deliver that.

[illinoisprogressive]

6. he is progressive without being a hardline ideologe. he is inclusive

[Colobo]

7. I don't understand why so many people are not ready to support him yet.

[Gloria]

10. I don't have a real strong gut feeling for him...something about him bugs me...

I know I don't trust Hillary; and I'm not trusting Obama yet. A friend who tried to get some help from his office isn't impressed by his constituent work at this point...I wasn't impressed when he signed a book deal right after getting elected, either.

[Colobo]

13. Hopefully he will win your trust soon! I believe America needs him...

We need a man with his vision after eight years of internal and foreign wars.

[mitchtv]

11. Like him, but don't trust him

seems to willing to comprpmise with the pukes ie Nuclear energy, I thought JE and HRC had more thoughful positions AND, I don't believe everything should be negotiable ie Social Security

[janx]

12. Ask France about nuclear energy. n/t

[mitchtv]

15. the problem is the waste ,You know it

I know it , France knows it. I don't want it shipped on rails and highways from all over to Yucca Mt. Maybe , perhaps, they could store it in ILL?

[Nederland]

17. He's in favor of more nuclear energy?

Sounds like a sensible person to me given all the alternatives...

I may have to look more closely at him.

[populistdriven]

14. he is the perfect person for the job at the perfect time in history

anybody else is a compromise

[rinsd]

16. I love trend spotting based on daily tracking polls.

"Also, the Daily Tracking Poll from the Rasmussen Report website shows that Hillary’s lead in the Democratic Primary, which was once at 20, has now shrunk down to 11 points nationwide and is even smaller in early primary states."

And just like that the lead is back at 19 points.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/daily_presidential_tracking_poll__1