Obama's Gets Ready to take on Clinton

Chicago Tribune: Reports that Obama is getting his ducks in order, dealing with any mine fields in his past, his pastor etc. The reason for this advance is to go after Hillary Clinton, lets be honest the Clinton's have a few skeletons in the cupboard. The next big issue for the Clinton's is their Tax Returns. The money made by Bill and that helped Hillary when she was in financial trouble will be of interest, who gave them the money and what for, will be interesting to hear their answers.

Obama and the 2008 Race for President

The Washington Post: Reports that due to the rules used by the Democratic Party to assign delegates to the candidates, Obama after Iowa and California has 119 delegate lead over Clinton. Will be curious to see how the comments of Obama's Pastor will effect the race.

The Road ahead for the Dems

New York Times: A interesting article that looks at the way ahead for the Democrats. One gets the impression that the Dems are in the same position they had in 1998. If the party had thrown Bill Clinton out then Al Gore would have became President and he would have won the 2000 Election. They didn't have the courage of political will to take such an action and thus here we are with Hillary Clinton in 2008. The Republicans and Conservatives in the UK are more ruthless. This lack of courage by the Dems could lead to a victory by Senator John McCain in November of 2008.

McCain in Iraq

BBC News: Reports that Senator John McCain has gone to Iraq. This will help the Senator in the election, while Obama and Clinton fight it out, McCain will be seen as an International Statesman.

Obama's Pastor - A Review

The Times: Has an in depth look at the comments of Obama's Pastor. Obama has been lucky with the press up to this point, one gets the feeling the press is out to get him, they think Hillary Clinton can win and she would be a better President.

General Election - Ohio

Rasmussen: Interesting poll from Ohio, shows that Senator John McCain leading by six points in a match up against Clinton and Obama. The poll shows the following results:

McCain 46% - Clinton 40%

McCain 46% - Obama 40%

If McCain can keep Florida and Ohio it wont go well for the Democrats on Election night 2008.

Obama's Pastor and the N word

The Pastor uses a racial term that is racist. Reader WARNING about the content of this clip. This is why Senator Obama has been on the networks to reject his pastor opinions.