Hidden Appeal

I am not being cynical, but McCain has some appeal we might overlook. In fact some might think they are drawbacks, but I don't think so. Decades ago Richard Hofsteader wrote a book called Anti-intellectualism In America. The gist of his argument, very well documented, was that the United States has a very strong inbred prejudice against what some called intellectualism or elitism. Let's look at how McCain may well fit that prejudice.

McCain had a very poor academic record as opposed to Obama's stellar record. Do not many of us dislike the class smart-ass and love the guy who just plugs through.

McCain is a very poor speaker. Obama is most eloquent. Whom do we trust? The 'golden tongue' or the straight talking down to earth 'talker?"

McCain gets little support from the 'highly ' educated. Obama alot. Well are the Obama the "pointy headed" intellectuals that the Republicans have been talking about since 1952?

McCain is "old". Obama is relatively young. Who do you want? Age or smart -ass youth.

Obama friends from the past are a bit radical. McCain has sewed up the VFW crowd. No Weatherman there.

McCain is listed as Episcopal, but apparently goes to the Baptist church. Obama BELONGED to the most liberal denomination in America---the United Church of Christ.

McCain is from Arizona. Obama from Chicago. Where would you rather live?

I could go on, but I think the point is clear. Obama is the perfect target of the anti-intellectuals and anti-elitist. This will not be talked about much, but it's there. The Republicans are already working on this theme.