Endorsements are a press ritual and congrats to Obama's team for smart staging

[ruggerson]

Endorsements are useful in that they can give the impression of momentum. Obama's team has been very smart about managing and staging their endorsements, abetted by the press' fondness for the underdog.

I believe Hillary would be a far better president, for a variety of reasons which I've already articulated many times.

But I'm very happy if Obama can stage momentum building events, because if he ends up being our nominee, it gives me more confidence that his team can manage expectations and P.R. and play the media game. Something we'll need to do expertly in the fall.

[Inuca]

1. Thanks for the fair comments n/t

[robbedvoter]

2. Assuming the MSM will be willing to cooperate by then

[Nitrogenica]

3. I think either candidate will do very well.

[Windy]

4. I don't believe that his momentum is staged at all. It exists as reflected in the polls!

If the youth come out as they did for the midterms, he will win overwhelmingly.

[featherman]

5. Good point - I've been impressed with his team

Having competence in a GE media team (not Donna Brazile!!!) is an important key

[ruggerson]

6. Yes, please no more

Donna Brazile. She is not a good surrogate.

[Hippo_Tron]

7. Thanks Ruggerson

BTW, if Hillary seals up Bill Richardson's endorsement tomorrow, that will certainly say something about her ability to do the same.