But if that's the truth, then why can't I find one African-American voter who isn't voting for Obama? Why then did African-American voters come out in record numbers to vote? And why did Edwards, who won South Carolina -- his home state -- in 2004, place a distant third this time around?
The Media consistently feeds us the view that voters believe the three top Democratic choices all maintain similar positions on the issues.
Obama, however, seems to have a stronger likeability factor that resonates with voters.
But have these voters done any serious research into the issues that the new president will inherit? If voters did this, I think they'd find that what's needed is something that goes far beyond likeability.
A reporter recently commented that Obama "will learn" foreign policy; but I don't think that the global community is going to wait for him to come up to speed. And is this a risk we should take?
In today's culture, sound-bite character is infectious. But sound-bite character does not a successful president make.
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A reporter recently commented that Obama "will learn" foreign policy; but I don't think that the global community is going to wait for him to come up to speed.
What foreign policy experience did Bush have when he took over the presidential reigns?
As Bush's National Security Advisor, and under George Bush the elder, his expert on foreign affairs, Condoleezza Rice gave George all the foreign policy/affairs experience by proxy he needed to launch the Middle-East War.
I'm being facetious, but Bush probably ignored her advice/input as he ignored Colin Powell's advice when he decided to invade iraq.
Despite all the advice and knowledge that one can command on foreign policy and affairs, presidents can and do make stupid, ridiculous and short-sighted decisions.
It's probably best that the likes of Obama learn on the job.
Not too keen on using any part of the Bush administration as a blueprint for success. I wouldn't compare the circumstances surrounding what Bush inherited in 2000 with what the new President will face.
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