The Close 08 Election Race

Fox News: Reports Democrats are worried by the Polls, why is Senator Obama not well ahead of McCain, the economic news is bad, the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still hot and Obama is still in tie with McCain. If Obama goes in to the general election in a tied race with McCain you have to call the race for McCain, as was shown in NH,Obama had a lead in double digits but lost to Hillary Clinton by a few points, Obama needs a double digit lead as to off set those voters who will not vote for an African - American candidate for President.

Race and the 08 Election

CNN: An article that states that the reason that the polls are so close is the fact that Obama is the first African - American Candidate for President who has a real chance of winning. This is true, in the 21 Century race and gender should have no part in who you vote for, but voters are human, its a flaw, race or gender biases could be removed from the DNA, would vote for such a move. The voter should vote for the candidate because of their views and character, their external appearance is neither here or there, if you vote against Obama vote because of policies not because he is black, if that is your reason don't vote, its wrong and not fair, humans should be better, if not what is the point.

How long for BROWN !

BBC News: Another Cabinet Minister has shown that the power of Gordon Brown is on the decline, James Purnell the Work and Pensions Secretary has stated he would not be critical of those that want PM Brown out of No 10. The once great Stalin figure of Gordon Brown has become someone to pity, a politician who has waited years to become PM and he has shown that he is not up the job. I will be very surprised to see Gordon Brown as PM by Xmas, Labour wants a chance at the next election, they will throw Brown under the next Scottish Bus, should Labour lose the next Scottish By - Election. I wonder if Tony Blair wants a Deputy in the Middle East.