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06 May 2008 01:21 pm
Email From Indiana
A reader writes:
Like you, I’ve been down-in-the-dumps regarding all
the peripheral noise (Rev. Wright controversy) regarding Sen. Obama. I
decided to go downtown yesterday to hear him speak. Let me tell you, once
I came back from the event I feel even more enthusiastic regarding his
candidacy. While I waited in the crowd (around 10,000 or so) I talked
with a number of younger voters.
The repeating theme I heard was that
Obama had drawn their interest into the political process and that he was the
only candidate who they didn’t feel was the same old politician.
When I was their age (I’m 42) I voted but was never overly enthusiastic
about any particular candidate—ok, maybe Reagan. I told them a lot
of pundits don’t think they’re serious and won’t show up to
the polls. Something tells me from all the support I witnessed, and the young
people I talked to yesterday, this will change.
This is something Hillary Clinton or John McCain lack: a link
to the future generation.
Clinton
especially needs to tread lightly on these newly potential voters. If she
and Bill take this fight to the convention and some how take the nomination by
force over the super delegates I’m afraid that not only will the
Democratic Party falter but they’ll alienate a new generation of voters.
It’s amazing how much positive influence I felt
yesterday. Emotions swept over me as I witnessed the crowd embrace the
senator. Not once did I hear any divisive arguments from Sen. Obama. I
could see from the gathering many different people from all walks of
life. Perhaps I’m being naive or emotional but what I felt
yesterday did in fact give me, what you call “know hope!”
And of course, it was great to hear Stevie Wonder.
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