It would appear, unless he commits the mother of all gaffes, Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. Why the finality here?
Because we’ve been there, done that.
Less than two years ago, a similar train left the station. In Massachusetts, it was the D Train. Deval Patrick carpetbagged into the state, campaigned on “Together We Can”, and sought to become the first Black governor of The Bay State. There was the allure of history being made and the guilt-ridden bought it, hook, line, and sinker.
His opposition was a female Republican that, unfortunately, delivered the same old, antiquated message. We got the same old AARP-era, focus group vetted, plastic deliveries. Deval Patrick spoke from the heart, while the Republican stuck to the script. Patrick went on to a resounding victory over an opponent no one has heard from since.
When Obama takes the oath, will he be all that he promised? Deval Patrick should be in a wheelchair, considering how many times he’s shot himself in the foot. The state of Massachusetts is in a financial quagmire, hemorrhaging businesses and people fleeing unchallenged liberal regulations and taxation run amok.
Barack Obama has offered mucho “change” and “hope”. “Change” and “hope”, when it comes to politicians, often has a hefty price tag. When history is made, the moment will be, we’ll all feel special, and people move on. The D Train lost its luster, and so will the O Train.
Seriously, is there a Republican that can beat him? Not in this pack.
Huckabee is ramming God down everyone’s throat. Romney comes off as sincere as a telemarketer. McCain is too old school. Giuliani is damaged goods. Thompson is the only real adult in the crowd, but just doesn’t act like he really wants the job. His pushy, arrogant supporters have reflected badly on Paul, and many are hoping when he finally goes away, so too will his nuisance minion.
Be careful what you ask for. “Change” and “hope” are really cool concepts, but they have a very short shelf life and very long cash register receipt.
Enjoy the ride while it lasts.
