I didn't want it to come to this, but it looks like I just can't get away from this primary business. As I have noted previously, I am pretty much obsessed with C-Span, and have been watching it whenever I get a chance (regular television, with perhaps a few exceptions, pretty much sucks and has nothing to offer me). I had mentioned in a previous post that I saw Michelle Obama give a speech in New Hampshire that made me actually consider Barack has a legitimate candidate. At the end of last week, I saw her give pretty much the same speech in Delaware, and I had an epiphany.
The Obama campaign is making Michelle into a HUGE asset. While Barack goes around the country talking about "Change We Can Stand For" and being hopeful, he's got Michelle following him, giving speeches about why the other candidates are no good. She starts her dog and pony show with a discussion of Barack's qualifications, and how none of the other Democrats running compare. She gets angry, she gets tough, and she's got some grit. She tells some lawyer jokes that make everyone laugh. Then she relays a story about hope for African-Americans, gets angry for a bit, and then gives an uplifting conclusion.
The whole thing is fantastic. I wish I was that smart. With Americans suddenly turning against negative campaigns, it's quite a strategy for the actual candidate (Barack) to be exactly what the public wants, while his wife (Michelle) can be as subversive to the other candidates as possible. Instead of being negative, she can come across as passionate and a loving wife.
I don't mean to endorse any candidates, because I don't endorse any of the candidates, but I have to admit that I'm fascinated with political strategy. And the Obama strategy is genius. Truth be told, I think that this Michelle character would be a great first lady. Now if only I could wrap my head around her husband as President ....
The Obama campaign is making Michelle into a HUGE asset. While Barack goes around the country talking about "Change We Can Stand For" and being hopeful, he's got Michelle following him, giving speeches about why the other candidates are no good. She starts her dog and pony show with a discussion of Barack's qualifications, and how none of the other Democrats running compare. She gets angry, she gets tough, and she's got some grit. She tells some lawyer jokes that make everyone laugh. Then she relays a story about hope for African-Americans, gets angry for a bit, and then gives an uplifting conclusion.
The whole thing is fantastic. I wish I was that smart. With Americans suddenly turning against negative campaigns, it's quite a strategy for the actual candidate (Barack) to be exactly what the public wants, while his wife (Michelle) can be as subversive to the other candidates as possible. Instead of being negative, she can come across as passionate and a loving wife.
I don't mean to endorse any candidates, because I don't endorse any of the candidates, but I have to admit that I'm fascinated with political strategy. And the Obama strategy is genius. Truth be told, I think that this Michelle character would be a great first lady. Now if only I could wrap my head around her husband as President ....
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