(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Barack Obama's once commanding lead in the Democratic Presidential polls has weakened in the past couple of weeks. In fact, Obama's national approval rating dropped 10 points from 57% to 47%, according to a poll aired on CNN.
Why has this happened so late in the campaign?
Perhaps as the final decision nears, people re-think their votes. Can this person really serve as President? The "3 a.m. White House Phone Call" ad for Hillary Clinton really struck a nerve in Texas and Ohio, the last two big primaries. In fact she may have at least won Texas, because of it. Obama's two years experience in the U.S. Senate is indeed raising doubts about his readiness to be President.
The controversy over his pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, has hurt Obama as well. A lot of people wonder "How could he hear these controversial statements, and not distance himself sooner?" It wasn't like this was some out-of-town preacher who endorses, then embarrasses a candidate by saying something hurtful or illogical. This was his own pastor!
Both issues may fade, but since Hillary Clinton is strongly favored to win the big Pennsylvania primary on April 22, there will be a tidal wave of media proclaiming a sea change in momentum from Obama to Clinton. That could have a big influence on all those undecided "Super Delegates."
I'll be reporting from Florida all week! Check back often at www.MarkCurtisMedia.blogspot,com
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