I think Clinton supporters just stepped in a trap.

[lurky]

When Obama made his statement that Reagan changed America more than Clinton, he had to know that Clinton supporters would go ape. It was a double dis: praising a president who is still reviled by many Democrats, and criticizing the administration on whose record Hillary is running. Predictably, Hillary people have been quick to paint Obama with the Reagan brush, doing everything they can to associate Obama and Reagan in people's minds.

However, I think this is exactly what he wants. Look at who Clinton's base in the Democratic Party is: White, blue-collar, high school graduates over 40. These are exactly the same Democrats who put Reagan in office in 1980 and 1984. In short, the Reagan Democrats are Hillary's bread and butter, and by shouting "Obama=Reagan! Obama=Reagan!", her boosters are giving these voters the message that Obama is like one of their most cherished leaders and Hillary is not. While the association may hurt him in places like DU, I think it could help Obama with the very Democrats he has been having trouble reaching. I'm interested in seeing if this gives him a boost.

Oh, for the record, I haven't committed to a candidate yet, and I think Reagan was a disaster this country. I just think this may have been a clever strategy on Obama's part.

Any opinions? (Ha ha ;))