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Originally Posted by stylesbjj
McCain has an uphill battle, but he also did for the republican nomination.
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Yeah, and to his credit, and to his team's, he pulled it off. However, I think that he has some large obstacles to overcome in the general election. I don't have the polling numbers handy to back up my next comment, but I believe that McCain will not be able to count on moderates (Republican, Democrat, or Independent) to back him up, which has been a large part of his support structure. I see most going towards Obama. With many of the core Conservatives feeling alienated with McCain's nomination, will they turn out this November? Without somebody to rile them up, such as Hillary Clinton, I don't think so.
If Obama can end this primary quickly, and unite the party (which is questionable, I admit), he owns this election. McCain simply doesn't have enough support. Throw in Obama's superior oratory skills and energy, and I don't see how McCain can climb this hill. I'm waiting for the moment when they stand side-by-side debating, and the contrast in age and energy is there for all to see. I think that will be the defining moment in the general election. It's all downhill for McCain from that point.
But hey, maybe I'm wrong.
