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How To Solve The Problem

By Big Tent Democrat

Ok, I know I have not convinced many Obama supporters that there is a problem, but I am going to spitball some ideas on this.

I think Obama needs to latch onto some populist issues that appeal to that group. The best one I can think of is one I completely disagree with - the anti-trade movement. The whole anti trade schtick is wrong on policy. But it makes for great populist appeal and contrast with Republicans and with John McCain. I know Obama trotted it out in Ohio but he has not stuck to it and he never was very convincing arguing it.

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I also think he needs to address the "toughness" issue. Obama ridiculed some of Hillary Clinton's language on foreign policy while basically echoing her policy views. I think he needs to talk tougher too. It's stupid I know,but politics is stupid.

Finally, one very good aspect of Obama's speech in North Carolina Tuesday was the patriotic, American Exceptionalism talk. More of that please.

A few quick ideas for your consideration.

By Big Tent Democrat, speaking for me only

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Full post as published by TalkLeft on May 08, 2008 (boomark / email).