Now that the McCain-Palin train is picking up steam, states that were once democrat are turning into swing states or republican, and voting polls are showing the presidential race at dead even or with McCain leading, I’m starting to see that Barack Obama more than likely will lose this election unless the people of the United States suddenly have an epiphany. I write this post not as a conservative, but as a realist. Despite his articulate and polished presentation and his desire to help the working and/or middle class, he seems to be losing steam. People are “coming back to reality”. They’re seeing through his celebrity status, and realizing that he will not be the best choice for President of the United States.

Since Palin has joined the ticket, republicans are talking about how the party has been re-energized. The news shows many women who are now interested in politics and identifying with Palin’s personality and background. People don’t even care about McCain as much as they care about her. The celeb status has been taken away from Barack and passed to the new rock star. She’s his short term solution to a long term problem. Barack’s no longer able to hog the spotlight. Despite the failing economy that is a result of the Bush administration, middle and working class homeowners losing their homes, McCain’s very lame public speaking ability, and a lack of discussion on any of the issues relative to most Americans, the Republican Party seems to be picking up momentum. Don’t forget that many caucasian citizens who say that they will vote for Barack now will ultimately vote for McCain when election time rolls around. What people say publicly is a lot different than what they will say or do in private. People need to accept that.

How can you say this Slim? You are a black guy after all right?

Indeed. I am. I’m also a realist. I don’t say that Barack will lose because he is less qualified. I say that because people are still ignorant and scared of real change. When I say real change, I’m talking about the thought of a black man running the United States of America. People will use Palin as an excuse. People will say that Barack is an elitist as an excuse. But what it really comes down to is the fact it’s an African American guy. The Presidential Race still comes down to race. Like it or not.

How can the man be looked at as an elitist when many of the previous presidents have degrees from Ivy League Schools and parents or other family members that are heavily influential in politics? How can Barack not have enough experience or charisma, when John McCain is painful to watch speak and he seems to really be unaware of what’s going on for most of the working and middle class? The man is 72 years old with previous health issues, and the next in line for president is somebody wrapped up in scandal that went to multiple schools before getting an undergraduate degree in Journalism. People are comfortable with this? Why is it that people who are suffering the most financially/economically are willing to vote for someone who is filthy rich and has said very little to address their situations? How can he crack down on Wall Street, when the aim for him is to see Big Business thrive?

I don’t particularly think that either candidate is very strong, so people are more than likely voting for the lesser of 2 evils. At this point, it seems as if America would rather endure 4 more years of the same type of policies than look to create real change. If Congress is ultimately controlled by democrats and the presidential administration is primarily republican, won’t they just cancel each other out and have us in the exact same situation we’re in now? Do people really think that these 2 are going to “Shake things up” in Washington?

It seems that’s the new trend. And if we as American citizens continue on this course into election day, the country will get exactly what it deserves. As of today, we’re screwed. I’d love nothing more than to see the country prove my realism wrong at the polls. We shall see.