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  •  Never said... (2+ / 0-)

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    anything to suggest that Obama is running for president of African Americans. I think what makes him so appealing is that he is an African American candidate who appeals to voters of all colors. Recent polls have shown African American voters leaning heavily toward Obama, so I would give him a bit of a leg up in states with a large African American population. But that doesn't mean he won't win in other states, and I specifically pointed out that he won Iowa, one of the whitest states in the country, so he can't be counted out in states like Utah with a similarly homogenous population.

    Did not know about the office in Alaska...oops. Frankly, I'm surprised that they have decided to campaign there, given its small population and remote location.

    Proud to be a latte-sipping, arugula-eating, kool-aid drinking egghead supporting Barack Obama.

    by democrattotheend on Mon Jan 21, 2008 at 03:46:56 PM PDT

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    •  Alaska (1+ / 0-)

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      For what it's worth (which is not much, considering that Alaska has a piddling 13 delegates), Alaska seems to be Obama territory, despite some sentimental feeling about fellow-crazy-Alaskan Mike Gravel.
      Obama did, in fact, open an office here -- the first in memory opened by any presidential candidate, D or R. That was big news and really impressed people.
      Obama has been endorsed by former Gov. Tony Knowles and even sort of endorsed by former Gov. (Republican-turned Independent-turned Republican) Wally Hickel. Hickel wrote a glowing column about Obama that was in Sunday's Anchorage Daily News. Hickel's not exactly your standard Republican, and perhaps for that reason he holds some sway among Dems and Independents.
      The whole "fresh face" newcomer thing seems to appeal to Alaskans -- witness Sarah Palin's meteoric rise and her still-sky-high approval ratings. Several Alaskans have compared Obama to Palin, meaning it as a high compliment.
      Also, don't forget that Obama grew up in Hawaii, Alaska's fellow non-contiguous "freak state."

      by mtn mama on Mon Jan 21, 2008 at 04:40:30 PM PDT

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