look, i know the elitist label is thought to be a killer for democrats. But how can you deny that Barack Obama is not amazing, he was magna cum laude at Harvard Law School! He didn't just succeed there on a name like Bush, or even Kerry, he worked his ass off and rose past the shit that other African Americans are faced with in their lives...drugs, and racism....to one of the best universities in the country. Through sheer hard work.
People are confusing inexperience with incompetence, but they need to realize....he's smart. He has always stood up for the working man, and used his education to spread goodwill. This point needs to be contrasted with McCain and Sarah Palin, who are intelligent no doubt, but cannot deny that a degree from Harvard Law is not an easy thing to come by.
Incompetence is the issue, Barack needs to start asking the people and pushing the narrative harder...although not to the point that he is 'Dukakised'....Don't you want someone who is smart? We had our everyman president (although he was just a spoiled rich brat who got into the ivy league by his connections)You don't graduate from Harvard magna cum laude with connections.
People want change....not some dumb ass they can drink a beer with. Barack is likable enough.....