Web Watch: ‘Bitter’ Battle
Over at DC Download, I’ve just posted a rehash of this weekend’s biggest presidential feud — the spat over Sen. Barack Obama’s description of some Pennsylvania voters as “bitter.” Coverage and commentary is all over the Web, so I’m not going to replay it all here.
However, if you’re not familiar with this flap, check out everything here.
I do have a question or three: How would this play in a state like Missouri? Or in southern Illinois? If he’s the nominee for the Dems, does this bode ill for his chances in our part of the country?
Obama himself said his words weren’t the best. He says he only meant he understands the reaction of people who have faced hard times: you turn to faith and tradition and embrace the people you know. His supporters say there’s truth to his words, even if they were ill-chosen.
Clinton and McCain and other detractors say Obama is out-of-touch and anti-American. To them, this is just classic Obama addressing West Coast elitists and talking down about a bunch of blue collar folk.
What do you think? Keep it civil, on point and original.


Will Obama’s ‘bitter’ comments hurt his chances to be president?
46% Yes, they made him sound elitist
41% No, he just misspoke, no big deal
6% What ‘bitter’ comments? I haven’t heard them
7% None of these
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