I've seen quite a few people say they "don't trust" Obama, but have yet to see a single reason why that is the case, other than some vague reference to Rev. Wright. I've got a lot bigger problem with that kind of thing than with any silly name calling towards the candidates.
Last I heard, the OS wanted us to quit talking about Obama here on this thread. Didn't know you wanted us to spell it out. I'll have a go at it if you really want me to. And since these are my opinions, I want you to know I'm not stating facts. This is how my journey has gone these past few months.
I liked Obama in the beginning. I liked his message and his delivery. He's intelligent and articulate...things I look for in a candidate. He seemed to always stay calm, even under pressure and I liked that. My DS in college was working for him during the primary and obviously liked him.
But gradually, all of his speeches started to sound the same to me. And he seldom spoke about
how he was going to do things. Yes, I know, it's all on his website. (I'm so tired of hearing that.) I went there and read all the hows and whys. But it was almost like he was more comfortable talking about change and we can do it and pumping his followers up. I grew tired of the same ol' thing.
Meanwhile, Hillary was talking about issues and
how she'd go about making changes. I liked what I heard, so I started to lean in her direction. After all, her stands on issues are very close to his. I liked her take on the health care plan better than his. I liked what she had to say about making college more affordable. And I liked the fact that she has more experience. Yes, I know, Obama has experience too. But I think talking about her experiences and his are like comparing apples to oranges. I think she has more experience that will help her hit the ground running. My opinion, remember?
Then there were the debates. In debates, he didn't hold up as well as in his speeches. He often would say his take on an issue was pretty much like Hillary's answer. In the last debate, he didn't handle the questions well at all. I know, that's a hot button for some of the OS. They think the questions were not important issues. I think seeing how he did under pressure was even more interesting than his answers. He seemed uncomfortable and his feathers got ruffled. Then he refused to have any more debates. I've seen Hillary handle tough questions and she's not afraid to do it again. In fact, I think she thrives on debating. She seems to look like she's enjoying it most of the time. Whoever gets the Democratic nod better be ready to face tough questions from the Republicans. I think Hillary can and will.
Then there are several issues that have come up during the last few months. I think there may be skeletons in Obama's closet. I've heard some things that may not be true, but they make me nervous. Yes, Hillary has had her skeletons too. But most of them have seen the light of day...old news. Obama's are new. Fresh meat for the Republicans. That's not entirely his fault, but it's true.
Then there was Rev. Wright. Obama handled it,
finally. Giving him the benefit of the doubt...
if he really didn't know that Rev. Wright held those beliefs and
if he doesn't agree, why didn't he quit that church immediately when this story broke? I believe he knew. Those clips I watched were not of a congregation shocked to hear what their minister was saying. They'd heard it before and they agreed with him. I
know if my priest said those things it would spread through the congregation like wildfire. Everyone would know, even if they weren't in the pews that Sunday. I'm not racist. But I'm beginning to be offended that it's acceptable for a man to say the kinds of things he said, but if I said those things about African Americans I would be drawn and quartered. And yes, these were not things Obama said, but he did say some things that offended me. Things like "typical white woman". Put them together and it makes me nervous. I want a black president. I just want one that is going to pull us together more. I want unity, not more division.
I'm tired of the "I'm different. I'm not your usual politician." I see a very intelligent politician before me. I think he's just giving lip service to what he thinks his people want to hear. That's okay. Just don't tell me you're different if you're same ol' same ol'. (And he's using attack ads just as much as Hillary, from what I've seen, so he's not above that either.) Makes me nervous when he claims to be what my gut tells me he is not.
Finally, I don't think he can beat McCain. I think we need the best Democrat out there, that has the best chance of winning the election.
So, that pretty much explains where I'm coming from. You can say that I'm wrong....don't have my facts straight. But I've listened to both sides of each issue. I finally landed with both feet in Hillary's camp. This is where I intend to stay unless Obama gets the nod.
Maybe you could point out the last insult I gave to someone specifically - by name - on this or any other thread.
Like we are going to waist most of our time hunting it down. Some have called you on it however on other threads. We already know how you play your game. We are not stupid. Sorry wvrevy but we have your number
thanks for your input...it is appreciated 
It's nothing we haven't heard before over and over again. We know where the #'s are and where we would hope they would be as supporters of Clinton. Doesn't make us right or wrong, it just makes us strong supporters of our candidate. I know you're very passionate about Senator Obama. I don't hate the man and I would vote for him over the other side. I'm just hoping it won't come to that. 
