Genuine Rings True

Article By Writer Michael Kraft Author: Michael Kraft
Published: January 6, 2008
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A piece of a post that says what I too feel is here from our friends and blogroll mates at Media Lizzy:
Read her work her or listen to her radio show. http://insidedcandredcarpets.blogspot.com/

“Folks… not one of the Republicans running for president has lit this fire. Instead of an inspirational candidate, the GOP field is invoking an unnatural affection for Ronald Reagan. Reagan is dead. People want to know where we are going in the 21st Century, not about a dead president from the last century. The American people want to be inspired in a serious, hopeful way. Not watch the rise of Barack Obama - and see it tainted by the rise of a White, Middle Aged, Southern Baptist former Preacher and Governor from Arkansas.

If you grew up in the Old South, then you know exactly what I am talking about. I called Iowa “Whitey’s Last Stand” for a reason. Iowans have never elected an African American man to any major office - but - in the Democrat primary, Barack Obama was a clear winner. He garnered more votes than the Top 3 Republicans combined. Hope matters. An understanding of the average person matters. Despite my differences with Obama on policy, I absolutely believe he is the genuine article. Obama is the most authentic guy running - so far - and that’s why he’s winning. “

Barrack Obama has the real deal and genuine sentiment on his side