Since his electrifying speech at the 2004 Democratic convention, Barack Obama has emerged as one of the most inspirational political figures in America today.
With his vision for America, he has attracted a broad spectrum of supporters across all age brackets, and among independents and Republicans. How has Obama, a person of color with a muslim-sounding name, been able to make this connection?
He does this because he places his vision within the context of traditional American themes. In doing so, he is giving moderates and even some conservatives an opportunity to support liberal/progressive ideas without completely alienating their traditional views of America.
Read More