Obama still trails among blue-collar, white middle-aged men, especially Catholics, but if you could get just one person from that demographic -- oh, oh, he's the one:
He has the depth, the reflectiveness, and the resilience to be our next President. He speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years, a generous nation with a citizenry willing to tackle nuanced and complex problems, a country that's interested in its collective destiny and in the potential of its gathered spirit. A place where "...nobody crowds you, and nobody goes it alone."
At the moment, critics have tried to diminish Senator Obama through the exaggeration of certain of his comments and relationships. While these matters are worthy of some discussion, they have been ripped out of the context and fabric of the man's life and vision, so well described in his excellent book, Dreams of My Father, often in order to distract us from discussing the real issues: war and peace, the fight for economic and racial justice, reaffirming our Constitution, and the protection and enhancement of our environment.
Who needs Bob Brady -- Obama now has the real "Boss" in his corner, Bruce Springsteen:
Whose Bruce Springsteen?— jeffreyg61- Why should I give any more credence or weight to the political views of an entertainer, as opposed to those of the cashier at the local WaWa?— legatus
- Multimillionaire Bruce Springsteen, knows as much about being blue collar, as, well, Obama. Just because the flower children were heavily influenced by the political opinions of singers, doesnt mean todays blue collar workers are influenced by the opinions of Bruce. It does however fit with the hope and change mantra.— Talking Point Slueth
- You know what's funny, suburban liberals actually think Bruce Springsteen is popular with blue-collar workers. Maybe in 1984 they did but definitely not now. I'm amazed the Boss hates republicans so much. He did so well in the 80's. If Bruce Springsteen goes on a 30 date concert tour, about 25 of those are NYC/NJ/Philly shows.— jeffreyg61
Will, confessing that "secret pact you made, Back when Obama's love could save you from the bitterness?" Oh yeah, he's the One......- Whoop de dam do.— SteveMG
Comment removed.- "At the moment, critics have tried to diminish Senator Obama through the exaggeration of certain of his comments and relationships." Exaggeration of his relationships? Such as Obama having a lunatic as a pastor for 20 years - a paster who also married him and baptized his child? Exaggeration of his comments? I've heard and read waay too many liberals agreeing with Obama's basic sentiments (including one from the Philly area on NPR this morning) for criticizm of Obama's comments to be an exaggeration. More rationalization from Obama supporters.— db_cooper
- As a longtime fan of the Boss, I know he tours all across the States and does multiple shows in each city. He has numerous fans and the same fans will see him multiple times in the same city. So when he does 25 shows in the Philly/NJ/NYC metro area, he is also doing the same all across the country and Europe as well. That is why he is the Boss.— Publius
- Also, kudos to Will....I like the reference in the title of the post.— Publius
- Springsteen has as much of a right to endorse a candidate as any of you do. He grew up in a blue collar, working class part of NJ and is as aware of and concerned about the problems faced by working people as anyone else is. You don't like or agree with him? That's your right. But it is foolish to assume that the only people who are knowledgeable or experienced enough to express an opinion are the pundits and politicos.— Brooklyn Girl
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- "At the moment, critics have tried to diminish Senator Obama through the exaggeration of certain of his comments and relationships." Precisely and rightly so. Moreover, let's add something new to this list, namely, his newly-developed ability to want to say what everyone wants to hear. For example, his claim (phony)that he's a "committed Christian" while favoring legal abortion and legal rights for homos. I can remember seeing this philosophy decribed in MAD Magazine in 1976, as follows "He'll win all voters up north and down south, by making full use of both sides of his mouth." Enough said.— George Tomezsko
- Will, are these your regular commenters? And if so are they always such idiots?— moe99
- Three words I've never seen in the comments before..."Kudos to Will." LOL, thanks!— will
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