CBS: Does Obama Still Have "It"?

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/11/politics/main3486399.shtml

(CBS) By CBS News' Maria Gavrilovic

The Jefferson-Jackson dinner was the last stop of Senator Barack Obama's five day tour of Iowa, and it was his last chance to make an impact. He has been repeatedly criticized for lacking the zeal that thrust him into the limelight after the 2004 Democratic National Convention, but on Friday he told reporters that he's still "got it."


Presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson Dinner, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP)


The Jefferson-Jackson dinner proved that Obama still has ... something.

Obama took the stage with determination as supporters roared from both sides of the auditorium. Although this partisan event was more like a "battle of the bands" for campaign supporters, Obama was especially affected by the cheers for him. As he began speaking, a supporter yelled, "I love you Barack!" Obama shouted, "I love you back!"

Obama was quick to attack his opponents, including Hillary Clinton although he did not mention Clinton by name, making indirect references to her through out his speech.

"Washington text book campaigns just won't do in this election," Obama said, "Not answering questions just wont do."

He went on to criticize Democrats "thinking the only way to look tough on national security it talking and acting and voting like George Bush Republicans."

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[Bitwit1234]

1. I think Obama acts and speaks lately like his heart is not in it.

I still think he would be a fine candidate. The only problem I have is the type of supporters he attracts. I was watching 60 minutes and it says the new generation, the one Obama thinks should run the country and forget the gays, the boomers and probably the seniors, are a me first generation. Who think they should be first in everything and that they should be no restrictions. Well that's what his supporters remind me of and sometimes I think Obama is there also.

[cuke]

2. Another horse race story from the media

Whatever Obama has, it hasn't gone anywhere. Being as eloquent as he is is not something one loses

[AtomicKitten]

3. in spades

[laureloak]

4. Straddling the fence is costing Obama the MO!

Go Edwards!