Obama should give a speech INTRODUCING himself to the American People...

[jenmito]

I know it sounds crazy, but the truth is he, unlike Hillary, has not been on the national scene for decades even though he's been working and helping people in IL for 20 years. He seems to be better known for his ex-pastor than for his good work. He's also been painted as an out-of-touch elitist who may or may not be a Muslim (or radical "separatist") which couldn't be further from the truth. But Hillary and the Repubs. have successfully made him out to SEEM that way, and I wish he'd give a speech (which would also change the Wright narrative) to tell the voters his life story, his struggles, his accomplishments, his outlook, and what he plans to do for the people who are now living in a similar situation to the one HE used to be in.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

1. That's not a bad idea. n/t

[jenmito]

2. Thanks. I've been thinking of all the things he could say which would really put people at ease

who DO want change but may fear HIM, an "unknown" quantity by many, to be the one to BRING that change.

[mnotme]

3. Second half of this clip...

...might be just that.
Who he is and where he come from.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx_KHBp-DYk

[jenmito]

4. Thanks, but I can't watch it now (I'm watching Obama on CNN.com.) Could you tell me

if that's something new? Is it something that will get MSM coverage? I'd like him to make a speech that would be billed as a "major speech" so everyone will cover it. :hi:

[jenmito]

5. Hey-he's talking about how he was raised right now! In his town hall meeting!

My message got through pretty quickly! :D

[tishaLA]

6. he's sort of doing that in his speech right now

telling him about his values and where he comes from.

[jenmito]

7. I know! I'm watching and it was so good to see him saying that!

:hi:

[jefferson_dem]

8. Obama Plans to Address Wright Issue at Press Conference

Obama Plans to Address Wright Issue at Press Conference

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Article ToolsPrintEmailAddThisRSS Tells voter at North Carolina town meeting that the matter is a distraction, but he will take it on later Tuesday.

Developing….

http://thepage.time.com/2008/04/29/obama-plans-to-address-wright-issue-at-press-conference/

:thumbsup: jenmito. He will make us proud!

[jenmito]

9. Thanks, jefferson_dem...

I'm SURE he'll do us proud! :hi: