I read a book last yr called "Foxes in the Henhouse". Written by a couple good ole boys who are hardcore dems. They discuss the failing of the democratic party in reaching out to those in the deep south.

At least from that point of view, it does sound like Obama did learn from Kerry's, in particular failings there in 04.

Do you think the low repub totals in SC show that there is blowback to bush there. Or that Obama is trully reaching out to those folks?

>>From those who live in this area, or follow primaries closely, how much significance is there to the total votes in the SC primary?:
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>>http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/01/obama-beat-mcca.html
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>Both analyses seem to have a lot of merit. I think there is a lot of excitement about Obama for the wrong reasons but he may be one of those people who can rise to expectations. Different times call for different leaders. Who knows, this may be his time.
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>If he serves no purpose other than denying the nomination to HRC he may serve a useful historical purpose. ( I still don't think she'll electable and her getting the nomination and the GOP stumbling into Romney might mean Bloomberg in the race and the election going to the house. )
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>Okay, so let's pick a running mate for him. Suggestions? ( I'm thinking moderate western - preferably California - white woman or hispanic of any gender ) You know more about California politics than I do. Any good candidates?