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Anybody who thinks Obama has this thing wrapped up is smoking some good shit.

July 11th, 2008

One thing stuck out for me during the Democratic primary was Obama’s coasting to the end. He seemed to be aggressive for the first half, but then coasted the last. He jumped out to an early lead and Hillary slowly, but consistently caught up.

Obama could of put the nomination in his pocket had he won Ohio, but 2 weeks before the Ohio election, my local Obama office wasn’t up and running. Heck, they didn’t even show up until 3 weeks prior. I have no knowledge of the logistics of running a campaign, but it seems to me had they of come earlier and been more aggressive, Ohio and the nomination would of been in the bag

I get the same sense about him lately. He has lead from the start, a lead which he still holds. But lately he seems to be sitting back and playing defense. Just like he did with Hillary.

However, McCain has an advantage that Hillary didn’t - money. And in our political system, he who has the most green, usually buys wins the prize.

Now the press would have you believe that Obama is trouncing in the money department, but that’s not quite accurate.

From Americablog:

As I wrote on Tuesday, the McCain campaign and the RNC are one and the same — and they’re flush with cash. As Jed wrote last month (and he was the first to figure this out), combining the McCain/RNC funds gives the Republican nominee a hugh financial advantage — and dispels the idea that McCain is at a fundraising disadvantage. With George Bush out there raising RNC money, right now, McCain is sitting on $95 million:

The McCain campaign and Republican Party have nearly $95 million cash on hand combined for use in the presidential race, campaign manager Rick Davis said Thursday. He said the McCain camp had more than $27 million, and the Republican National Committee has more than $67 million.

And, they’re planning on $400 million — including the $85 million from the public finance system

Read the whole thing: McCain has huge $95 million warchest available on his way to compiling a total of $400 million

And let’s not forget the Democrats talent for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Chris 08'

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