Clinton, Obama Hit Similar Chords in Pennsylvania

(USA Today) The Democratic presidential candidates hit populist notes as they nearly crossed paths campaigning for votes in Pennsylvania's April 22 primary, the next contest in their marathon battle for the nomination.

On the issues here Monday, Clinton and Obama were virtually indistinguishable. Read more...

With so little difference in the issues between Hillary and Obama, how is it that large double-digit percentages of Democrat voters in each camp emphatically state that they will sit out the election if their candidate does not make the Democrat nomination?

Here is a theory: In a relativist mindset, feelings are the most important guide. If you doubt me, just ask Oprah. Other criteria, such as logic, proportion, the constitution, and the concept of absolute truth, matter little.

Stripped of all objective criteria, all you have left is a cult of personality. Identity-based politics, as opposed to issues-based politics, can cause animosity between similar campaigns to run deep.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The Obama supporters really get me. You can't stand the thought that Sen. Clinton still has a chance at winning this.
You want to cry foul and whine about her not getting out NOW.

I think Obama should withdraw. he is unelectable, he will lose in Nov. to McCain, becaue of...

Obama's friend shady Rezco

Obama's racist Pastor who hates whites, Jewish people, Italians, and anyone who isn't black.

Obama's racist new PASTOR WHO WAS HAND PICKED BY WRIGHT.

Obama's racist church where he continues to attend.

Farakkhan

Terrorist William Ayers

Obama lying to the American people about Nafta.

Obama lying to American people about hearing his pastor's racist and hatefilled comments.

OBama lying about his Father

Obama lying about Selma

and another biggy......Obama's wife who is ashamed to be American and thinks America is mean.

By the way, where is Michelle Obama? Nobody can controll her, she can't controll her mouth, what a joke as a First Lady she would be.

At least Sen. Clinton loves her country and is proud of American.