As I've said elsewhere, WV proves nothing except that racism still exists and that Obama has to repeat ad nauseam that he is in fact a patriotic Christian -- not a Moslem-- who rejects Wright's outlandish remarks. And that his wife is also not an atheist but a patriotic American Christian who does the same.

Eminently do-able between now and November.



McCain has 3 serious problems--any of which can cost him the election.

1) Sour mood of the US--throw the bums out. And as you note in the recent special elections, it's Republicans who are being tossed out---in Republican districts.

2) He's tied to GWB--instant revulsion in many quarters

3) He has to reach beyond his base to win--especially independents. But whenever he does, his base threatens to revolt

a) illegal immigration--Tancredo fire-eaters will alienate Hispanics and other thinking beings.
b) climate change--WSJ came out yesterday against his cap-and-trade idea.
c) health reform--base will not allow it unless "market based"--a bandaid for a gaping wound