In the meantime, he continued to ponder the big factors in the campaign. History. Courage. Change. Hope.
“I’ve been following politics since I was about 5,” said Mr. Matthews. “I’ve never seen anything like this. This is bigger than Kennedy. [Obama] comes along, and he seems to have the answers. This is the New Testament. This is surprising.”
Lots of metaphors jostling about in Matthews' mind (and the city-slickers don't know how to spell reins):
One idea in the notebook was something a congressman had told Mr. Matthews years earlier. The congressman had said that every so often in life, the galloping horse of history comes by and you have to make a decision. “You have to jump on that horse or you miss your turn,” Mr. Matthews had said. “The country is facing that. Do I want to jump on the horse, or not? It’s too tricky. It’s too scary. It’s moving too fast. I’m not ready.”
The galloping campaign, in Mr. Matthews’ estimation, was that of Senator Barack Obama. He had the momentum, was in the saddle, was holding the reigns.
More Obama-worship here, a little more elegantly expressed, if less biblical or sporting. (a phobocracy?!)
Meanwhile, Obama is suggesting the GOP will wheel around a giant dump truck of dirt to besmirch Hillary. You mean you're not going to do it yourself? Come on Barack, you already have been accused by fellow Dems of hiding in the bathroom rather than taking a stand on key votes, and you expect us to do your work for you?
Have courage. Surprise us. Do something. (You mean I might actually have to do something?)
UPDATE: The Swamp on the RNC's response to Obama, "RNC warns Obama: We punch harder than Clinton". Yeah, liberal's not a dirty word among Dems.
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