Sorry for the language in the headline, but really what else is there to say? I personally had a busy weekend and am just now getting my thoughts out to my legion of 10-20 casual readers (bless you all!). I was completely surprised and impressed by the huge margin of victory put up by the Obama campaign in South Carolina. Who wasn’t?
What happens next? Well, if John Edwards has any sense he cuts a deal and supports his choice of Hillary or Barack. Can Barack Obama compete against Hillary Clinton come Super Duper Tuesday? I haven’t a clue, but then neither do the experts who’ve blown most of the predictions so far in this primary season.
I will tell you that I hope he can. I’m not sure who I’m supporting yet, but I’ve been impressed by the reaction to Obama. People turn out in droves to support him (at least in Iowa and South Carolina). He seems to have that certain “it factor”. For many, he inspires hope and a long overdue new approach.
Can he truly bring Republicans and Democrats together? If he does well on Super Duper Tuesday, we just may get the chance to find out.