A letter to Obama

By Libby

Well since everybody else seems to be telling Obama what to do, I figure I may as well offer my two cents worth of free advice.

Dear Barack:

You've come a long way in this race. Beyond all early expectation you've become the frontrunner in the race for the White House. Chances are good that you will be the next president of the United States. Let go of the underdog persona and start acting like a winner.

By that I mean, and I try to live by this rule myself, don't explain. It's so rarely necessary. When McCain demands you apologize for Ayers -- ignore him. When Hillary Clinton demands you have another debate -- just say no. The losing candidate always wants more debates but believe me, nobody else does.

Ignore the polls and take charge of the narrative. Act like a leader. Just tell the people how you're going to fix what the GOP has broken. The chattering classes will cluck but they couldn't be more out of touch with the real world. Don't react to your critics, direct the dialogue instead. The average voter doesn't care about the wonkery, they want hope. Make those inspirational speeches again and give them some.

Sincerely,

Libby Spencer

Comments

[expatbrian]

Good one, Libby. It is time for Obama to take control of this process and that means directing the action instead of reacting to it. I think this man has the capability of being one of the great ones even starting in the deep hole that he will inherit.

[Libby]

I don't know about being a great one Brian, but I think he'll do alright. Besides, he's winning by the rules and I think he needs to start owning it.

[BlogD]

Good advice. But it's "Barack."

[distributorcap]

he definitely needs to take a little control --- and while not loose the nice guy/above the fray image --- a little more edginess would help.

like brian i think he offers a lo t-- but the media absolutely wants to tear him down

[Libby]

Oops. Thanks for catching the spelling error BlogD.

DCap - that's the trick. He needs to show his strength but without getting mired down in the muck of old politics mudslinging or risk losing his whole message of change.

[raymond neztsosie]

Dear Elected President Obama,

I am a Native Navajo(Dine) from State of Arizona. I believe every American citizen have a concern or an issue of their own that they want to bring to your attention before your Inauguration. As an indigenous Nation, we want our vice to be heard in Washington D.C. and the White House.
Becoming President, I praise you that you,re going to make a change in America and that you'll listen to us, too.
Right now, our American Indian Religious Freedom Act(AIRFA) of 1994 is overlooked in U. S. Circuit courts. We need your help. We want our Washington to understand us that we have a belief, our ways, we live by and they are been destroyed.