Dems to Obama: What Kind of Change?

Obama must be more specific, allies argue
By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff
Posted Aug 16, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
Dems to Obama: What Kind of Change?
Barack Obama gives a statement after he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, July 22, 2008.    (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Barack Obama has inspired hope but needs to nail down some details, Democratic leaders from battleground states tell the New York Times. Polls are stalled and voters anxious because Obama lacks clear positions, they say. “I particularly hope he strengthens his economic message," said Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, who wants Obama to "speak more clearly and specifically about kitchen-table, bread-and butter issues like high energy costs."

Many say Obama can shore up questions about his experience and race by picking a vice president, or even naming his cabinet early. But campaign manager David Plouffe says he isn’t worried yet. “Democrats should take a deep breath and realize that there are a group of voters who won’t make up their mind about a candidate until deep in the fall,” he said. “I don’t care about national polls.” (More Barack Obama stories.)

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