Politics, American Style, as Entertainment

Senators Clinton and Obama are going at it hot and heavy. Obama has said something to the effect that because of hard economic times, many of those affected in the states where mill closings have taken a heavy toll are frustrated and angry and are liable to vent on such issues as abortion, gun control, religion, etc. These remarks are costing him, although they may hit the nail on the head. Republicans are delighted and Clinton is calling him elitist, which is a cheap shot. Attempting to lure some of the yahoos who are not too happy with the "moderate" McCain, she is depicting herself as much of a church-going and gun-toting person as any loyal American. Both she and Obama claim to find strength in their faith. All this is very sad, but it resonates in a country where a majority, almost, voted for Bush-Cheney, twice.

Obama is on the defensive, which is a sure way to lose. Unless he goes on the offensive and hammers Clinton on her support for the war and whatever else he can come up with, he's in trouble. The Pennsylvania primary is next week - he doesn't have much time. Clinton is gaining a reputation as a fighter, which she brags about, and many, maybe most, Americans don't care if a person fights fairly or not, winning is everything. I'll be watching next Tuesday.