J-J Dinner in Iowa: Did Obama Turn the Corner?

Here is a good rundown on last nights J-J dinner in Iowa by an Iowan. One word: Wow!

*He said “telling Americans what they think they want to hear instead of telling the American people what they need to hear just won’t do it.” Translation: Obama is often inclined to say things party interest groups don’t want to hear - like the need for school reform, merit pay, more efficient cars or money to rebuild the military. She panders or is mushy.

*He said “triangulating and poll-driven positions because we’re worried what Mitt or Rudy might say about us just won’t do it.” He said he offers “change that is not just a slogan” and “change we can believe in.” Polls were a hallmark of the Clinton era.

Finally, a candidate with the stones to say what has to be said. The same consistent message in front of ALL audiences makes poll-driven vagueness unnecessary. If Obama keeps this up he may well be our next President. To steal a quote: Know hope.