..get any play in the MSM, doubt it, but I think you make a very good point. Obama needs to propose a law that would revent contractors working in war zones( I know, its not a war zone, its an occupation but it looks and hurts like a war zone, as if a war had been declared) and stress to the public losing jobs and houses how much of their money is going to these contractors. $200,000-$360,000 for a single contractor, plus the fees paid to the company doubles that again and the public might get the idea that someone is milking them dry.

Overall, I think we need Obama, he is smart, learns fast and is calm and mature. The type of person who could do well. But his shift to the right has me questioning his wisdom. He had the makings of he perfect storm to drive the neo-cons out of power forever but is now looking as if he wants to be all things to all people. Sad, when he had the perfect opportunity to make a stand for real change. Maybe he just does not have the confidence in the people to appreciate the power of an inspirational speaker to get people behind even tough decisions. The country needs radically tough decisions made to survive.

Yes, you are correct that "he has been hitting back hard but the media doesn't cover all of it." They won't, either, yet they fawn all over McCain. That's because the owners of the media outlets are still believing that their bread is still buttered on the republican side. Once they truly realize that the majority of the American people are sick to death of the policies that have been implemented during the Reagan era and followed to one degree or another ever since, they will change their tune. Look at MSNBC. They have begun to read the tea leaves. Corporations follow the money.

What Obama needs to do is to get those hard hitting attacks on McCain out there via campaign ads. That's the only way that his message will get any significant air-time. From what I heard today during my breaks (listening to my local liberal talk station), he's starting to do just that. Good!

My hope is that he'll pour it on once he's secured the nomination. Then the media might just stand up and take notice. I'm thinking that he's holding back because until he is actually named the nominee, too many campaign commercials would seem almost inappropriate. (Maybe that's why he isn't running very many at this time?)

If Obama selected Hillary as a running mate, what is the percentage of Obama supporters in your opinion would vote another candidate or not vote at all?
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Such speculation is moot, as Obama will not be selecting Hillary as a running mate. Give it up.
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I know you are a fair man unlike the corporate media, but did you overlook the poll question of how many Obama supporters would vote for McCain or "not vote at all" if Hillary was selected as Obama's running mate?
I think that would be a fair question, right.
Well, unless it was a FoxNoise poll.
Thanks
PS-Be careful where you get your news now days!!

It was an NBC/WSJ poll and I got the numbers wrong. Hillary supports say this:

52% will vote Obama
21 % McCain
27% undecided or will vote for someone else

My thought is that the Hillary fanatics are turning against Obama hoping her name will become a serious consideration at the convention. Once that is over the numbers should change.