Barack Obama and Andrew Sullivan's Article In the Atlantic Monthly

By: Flipper
Published On: 11/25/2007 5:49:53 PM

Wow.  Andrew Sullivan of The Atlantic Monthly has written an article in this months issue making a strong case as to why Obama might be best suited as our President moving forward. 

Sullivan freely discusses Obama's weaknesses but states that Obama night be the only candidate  who could take us past the debilitating, self-perpetuating family quarrel of the Baby Boom generation that has long engulfed America over the last three to four decades. 

Sullivan states that so much has happened in America during the past 7 years, let alone the past 40, and that we can be forgiven for focusing on the present and the immediate future. But Sullivan says that when you take steps back into the long past that the full logic of an Obama presidency stares directly and uncomfortably at you.

Sullivan also discusses the generational divide that exists between Clinton and Obama and his narrative is fascinating.

Sullivam also states tht Obama's best speech ever was not his address to the Democratic Nationla Convention in 2004 but a speech he gave in CT in June, 2007 describing his religious conversion. 

After reading this article, it is clear to see my Obama's message of hope and change is resonating with Dems in Iowa and New Hampshire, but also explains his wide cross-over appeal to Independents, moderates and some Republicans.

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Comments



I read it a week or two ago (Lowell - 11/25/2007 6:07:37 PM)
and thought it was very powerful as well.  I strongly recommend it and would be interested in others' reactions. 


Obama: The Time Is Now (Lee Diamond - 11/25/2007 8:46:55 PM)
He's the right candidate for the difficult international situation Bush and his merry band of Middle East experts has gotten us into.

He thinks clearly and explains what he thinks clearly.

He still has questions to answer, but I am comfortable supporting him.  I am comfortable driving to NH (again) for him.



Loudoun for Obama? (Evan M - 11/26/2007 5:48:27 PM)
Most of the people I really respect in the Democratic party here in Loudoun are Obama supporters. I have not yet decided who I will support next year, as I am more focused on the Congressional race in the 10th District, but FWIW, there is a buzz around Obama in Loudoun.