06-16-2012, 09:46 PM
(06-16-2012, 09:36 PM)Lissa Wrote: This was political brinkmanship at the highest level and even the Republicans have to realize that they've just been outplayed by Obama.Yes. And, it exposes the raw racist nerve running through a segment of the Tea Party types. Beyond shoring up a traditional democratic base, it will help as a foil for centrist voters as well.
I wonder what ever happened to that guy that spoke about hope and change? I thought he was about creating more unity and bridging the gaps. Instead, he chooses to insert race as a strategic political tool. We (or at least the ones too dense to get it) are the ones being manipulated.