Considering the ongoing debate around here regarding the 'base' and whether they're happy with Pres. Obama, I was surprised that nobody has posted anything about the NYT's article that came out yesterday.
Some say he's too conciliatory to GOP, lacks passion that captured their support in '08
I wonder if the author is a Kossack, because we've been talking about this for some time.
Follow me over the orange squigly for a wee bit more and a link to read the whole thing if you are so inclined.
They were once among President Obama’s most loyal supporters and a potent symbol of his political brand: voters of moderate means who dug deep for the candidate and his message of hope and change, sending him $10 or $25 or $50 every few weeks or months.
But in recent months, the frustration and disillusionment that have dragged down Mr. Obama’s approval ratings have crept into the ranks of his vaunted small-donor army, underscoring the challenges he faces as he seeks to rekindle grass-roots enthusiasm for his re-election bid.
In interviews with dozens of low-dollar contributors in the past two weeks, some said they were unhappy with what they viewed as Mr. Obama’s overly conciliatory approach to Congressional Republicans. Others cited what they saw as a lack of passion in the president, or said the sour economy had drained both their enthusiasm and their pocketbooks.
Small donors slow to return to Obama's fold
I'm glad that Pres. Obama has begun to change the tone of his administration, but in all honesty, I'm worried that it's too late. While I feel like a lot of the donors discussed in the article, more than anything I just find myself suspicious of the sudden change in tone. Happy, but suspicious. Is it real? Is this the Pres. we're going to elect or will he revert back to that 'other' Obama?
Sure, I get that he's better than the other guy, but how much better? Enough? I guess we have to hope so. After 3 years of holding office though, these shouldn't be questions we have of our candidate. I don't think I'm the only one to feel this way.
If you do wish to comment, please keep it civil. Thanks