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Something I observed in the debates last night that I felt was interesting is the division that has grown between the democratic candidates. It seems like Edwards and Obama have labeled themselves the "agents of change" in the party and have attacked Clinton as being the "status quo." Richardson appears to either be on Clinton's side or simply believes the democratic candidates should remain united. The debate last night appeared, at least to me, like it was Obama and Edwards vs. Clinton and Richardson.

Now, a new poll in New Hampshire shows Obama surging ahead of Clinton (http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/06/nh.poll/index.html) and it looks like the "change" message is resonating not only in Iowa but in New Hampshire as well. The battle has become over which candidate really will "change" America, and it looks like Obama is getting his message across more efficiently.

I'm not a democrat (independent conservative is how I classify myself) but I am finding the hostility between Clinton and Obama + Edwards (possible VP?) fascinating. Much more interesting than Romney and McCain's bickering.
Posted on: 01-06-2008, 6:06 PM , Last edited: 01-06-2008, 6:07 PM
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Having won the Iowa caucus Obama has managed to take the steam out of Hillary's engine and gained front runner status. A win in NH I think would give him a clear path to the nomination, especially were he to win there by a big margain. I think the real key is that Edwards managed to overtake Hillary in Iowa which puts even more pressure on her to win, and further deflates her. I ama also hopeful that Obama pulls this out as he seems to be the guy with a fresh set of ideas and a motivation to change america that is lacking in some of the other people running, and also he seems more likely to win in the general election as opposed to the very dividing Hillary, but what does everyone else think?
Posted on: 01-06-2008, 4:34 PM
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