A real gent
Barack Obama, with his hope spiel, has been accused of naivete and even, by Bill Clinton, of spouting a "fairy tale." But he proved a cunning politician in canceling his Saturday visit to Utah.
The Beehive State obviously is a low priority for Obama, who has another 23 Super Tuesday states to stump in. He's likely already won the hearts of Utah Democrats — his roadside stop at Kimball Junction last summer (right) electrified them.
Thus, cancelling his visit in deference to President Gordon B. Hinckley's funeral is an astute decision.
It wins the hearts of Utahns — whatta thoughtful guy, and it allows him to campaign in a more crucial state.
Besides, if he gets the Democratic nomination, even with newly kindled warm feelings from Mormons, fire-engine red Utah remains beyond his grasp.
The Beehive State obviously is a low priority for Obama, who has another 23 Super Tuesday states to stump in. He's likely already won the hearts of Utah Democrats — his roadside stop at Kimball Junction last summer (right) electrified them.
Thus, cancelling his visit in deference to President Gordon B. Hinckley's funeral is an astute decision.
It wins the hearts of Utahns — whatta thoughtful guy, and it allows him to campaign in a more crucial state.
Besides, if he gets the Democratic nomination, even with newly kindled warm feelings from Mormons, fire-engine red Utah remains beyond his grasp.
3 Comments:
I realize that the article is a bit older, so we average people can't still go look this up, but you probably can. Back in November, you guys are the ones that reported that Utah is no longer "red".
Besides, this is about far more than a politician's "grasp". Barack has such an amazing campaign because of the people in it...the citizens...and that will continue after he is inaugurated next year. :)
This is a year that every delegate counts. Instead of going to a "higher target" state, Obama will be in Boise this Saturday, another "red" state.
If it's McCain/Huckabee, like an editorial in the Trib today predicts, Utah may just vote for Obama...
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