Reply #18: Lack of gay rights support killed Poshard [View All]

Downstate REALLY came out for Poshard. But he killed himself at about this time for refusing to at least appear interested in gay rights. (And that funny-looking mustache)

Ryan could hurt him with the one gun per month issue. However, I think that nationally we have come to some sort of gun rights equilibrium. As long as Obama does not come across as some sort of fanatic for gun control, he should be ok.

I still worry about the race effect. It is real and cannot be ignored. That is why I think Obama needs to visit every rural county so he cannot be caricatured. Roland Burris always ran very hard downstate and had surprising support downstate. Mr. Obama is a great candidate - smart, telegenic and a real pro. Great family, too. He needs to get out and about to demystify himself.