Why Is Obama Coming Here?
July 19th, 2008 by No Relation
I’m not sure.
It’s been almost 3 years since he last was here, so it’s not one of his regular priorities. He seems to have already finalized his position on the situation, so I don’t think it’s an information gathering mission. The only reason I can think of to explain his visit is to silence his critics. He wants to be able to say, “I’ve been there,” when they challenge his position. In short, a publicity stunt.
He won the Democratic Party’s primary on a campaign promise of withdrawal. I will be surprised if he visits with an open mind. If he gets here, sees how things have improved, and changes his position, I won’t think less of him. That’s what “change” is all about, right?
P.S. It doesn’t bother me that the network news is paying Obama so much attention on this trip. The man has charisma. Senator McCain is boring. Who would you put on YOUR news program?
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:37 am
From here on out, the election is all about who can appear more presidential. I suspect this a big part of his reason for the trip.
Surely he’s not going there to prove that he was on the wrong side of the surge debate.
July 20th, 2008 at 2:58 am
I look forward to your take on Obama’s appearance in Iraq, NR. How are the folks on the ground responding?