If there was ever an indicator of how badly we need Obama's leadership, it's a new poll from Rasmussen that says 58% of us believe that Obama denounced Wright for political convenience.
That includes a plurality of Democrats. Only 36% of Democrats believe outrage was the motivation for him to denounce Wright. Yes, our cynicism is well motivated by burns from preceding pols, but how can so many brains be that calloused, especially after seeing and hearing Obama?
The poll includes evidence that the MSM's constant Wrightbeat has done damage to Obama's image and reputation, too.
Fifty-six percent (56%) say it’s at least somewhat likely that Obama "shares some of Pastor Wright’s controversial views about the United States." That figure includes 26% who say it’s Very Likely Obama holds such views. At the other end of the spectrum 24% say it’s Not Very Likely that Obama shares such views. Just 11% say it’s Not at All Likely.
I'm a little torn. I do believe Obama is a politician who deals from a deck of integrity, and I so want him as my president so we can see and feel what honest leadership is like.
But then, what happens after we've learned to trust again and he's gone after eight years? Will the wolves return, wearing Obama-like sheepskins?
Let's hope not. I'm an optimist, and like Obama want to give the best of us a chance to step up.
For what it's worth.