THE HILL: Leading The News: Dem challengers do not yet believe in Sen. Obama

[BigBearJohn]

By Aaron Blake
Posted: 03/25/08 07:07 PM



Despite Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) promises, many Democratic congressional candidates in conservative districts remain unconvinced that he can redraw the general election map by competing in red states.


While Obama is popular among some challengers seeking an edge in contested primaries, other non-incumbents have shied away from endorsing him. Most are staying out of the fray, endorsing neither Obama nor Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.).



Many of those who have picked sides either have personal ties to their candidate or are running in the home states of the presidential hopefuls.


Most of the free agents who have chosen sides face difficult primaries and have picked Obama, suggesting they see his appeal as a boon in Democratic contests but not necessarily in the general election.


The situation is unusual because of how late in the cycle the nominating contest has endured and how early many races have taken shape. This has given more candidates the opportunity to offer endorsements that could affect the senators’ presidential hopes and their own congressional campaigns.
But few have taken the bait.

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dem-challengers-do-not-yet-believe-in-sen.-obama-2008-03-25.html

[leftofcool]

1. They are right to be concerned........the truth is coming

[RBInMaine]

2. Yeah, and they are so enthusiasic about SLICK HILLY right??

She doesn't know how to tell the "TRUTH".

[leftofcool]

3. Sometimes ya gotta wait on it

[SunsetDreams]

4. really?

I live in Oklahoma, one of the redest of states, and I am seeing and hearing an awfully large amount of support for him here.

It's grown even larger since his "More Perfect Union" speech.

Point blank:

He has the lead in pledged delegates, popular vote, and the most states won.


He will win the nomination, and we will win the WH