Posted 30 October 2008 - 11:40 AM
Obama received protection from the Secret Service over a year ago, when the first threats started to seem credible. Every President faces threats on his life, including the current President and every living former President. That's why they all get Secret Service protection. Having gone to several campaign events over the course of the past two years, including ones where the Secret Service was present, I think it has been a good thing, and they have done a good job dealing with any threats.
But back on the topic, I believe Barack Obama will win the Presidential election. I have not seen John McCain make a compelling argument in recent days that dents Obama's perceived advantage on economic issues. Even with bringing out Samuel Wurzelbacher aka Joe the Plumber on the stump isn't helping. I have trouble believing that anyone who is on the cusp of buying their own business can really be a motivational tool for the millions of people with foreclosed homes, shambled credit or worthless stock portfolios.
It's much easier being politically incorrect.
BTHS Class of 2006, Technology & Liberal Arts
Tulane Class of 2010, Political Science