TEn ROAD BLOCKS TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Race - Despite an impressive list of wins in predominately White states during the Democratic primary, a large number of voters continue to say they aren't sure if the country is ready to elect a Black man.

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Race - Despite an impressive list of wins in predominately White states during the Democratic primary, a large number of voters continue to say they aren't sure if the country is ready to elect a Black man.

Government/Military Experience - Senator Obama is in his first term as a U.S. Senator. Prior to his election to Congress, he served eight years in the Illinois legislature. Obama has never served in the military. When compared to his likely Republican challenger, John McCain, General Election voters may decide Obama doesn't have enough government and military experience to become President of the United States.

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Government/Military Experience - Senator Obama is in his first term as a U.S. Senator. Prior to his election to Congress, he served eight years in the Illinois legislature. Obama has never served in the military. When compared to his likely Republican challenger, John McCain, General Election voters may decide Obama doesn't have enough government and military experience to become President of the United States.

Black Voter Turnout - Obama often garnered nearly 90 percent of the Black vote during the primary. Black voters must again turn out in large numbers on Election Day for him to win. Some Black voters have criticized Obama's public speeches about Black fathers needing to take a more active role raising their children.

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Black Voter Turnout - Obama often garnered nearly 90 percent of the Black vote during the primary. Black voters must again turn out in large numbers on Election Day for him to win. Some Black voters have criticized Obama's public speeches about Black fathers needing to take a more active role raising their children.

The Wright Words - This March, Reverend Wright was the fire that threatened to burn up Obama's candidacy. As "God damn America!" ran 24/7 on cable and the Internet, Obama's prospects in Pennsylvania, Ohio and elsewhere seemed to melt away. Then came the second great American speech of the 21st century (a certain 2004 DNC speech was the first). Obama's March 18th address on race at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia reset the campaign narrative -- and media coverage with it.

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Rev. Jeremiah Wright - Sen. Obama's relationship with his former minister caused the most controversy during the Democratic Presidential primary. Although Obama has severed all religious and personal ties with Rev. Wright, Wright's past sermons and public comments about race, religion and politics may continue to negatively linger in some voters' minds.

Hillary Clinton - While Hillary Clinton has endorsed Obama, many of her supporters have not. The wounds caused by the bitter Democratic primary left some Clinton supporters saying they will vote for Republican John McCain or they won't vote at all in November.

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Hillary Clinton - While Hillary Clinton has endorsed Obama, many of her supporters have not. The wounds caused by the bitter Democratic primary left some Clinton supporters saying they will vote for Republican John McCain or they won't vote at all in November.

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Bill Clinton - Former President Clinton remains a popular figure in American politics. His passionate support for his wife's White House bid, combined with a number of real and perceived negative comments about Obama, during the primary will make it difficult for the two men to effectively campaign together.

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Bill Clinton - Former President Clinton remains a popular figure in American politics. His passionate support for his wife's White House bid, combined with a number of real and perceived negative comments about Obama, during the primary will make it difficult for the two men to effectively campaign together.

National Governors Association - Mrs. Obama will address the National Governors Association on Saturday. In her remarks, she’ll discuss the role state government has in advancing the Let’s Move initiative.

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Michelle Obama - During the primary campaign, Mrs. Obama said "for the first time in her adult life," she was proud of America. Those remarks branded her un-American by some voters. That sentiment may continue to hold true who may when voters enter the election booth in November.

John McCain - Arizona Senator McCain is a war hero and a veteran in Congress, Obama never served in the military and is in the middle of his first term as a U.S. Senator. McCain, a Republican, has a reputation of forging bi-partisan relationships to pass legislation. To date, Obama has not had the same level of bi-partisan success that McCain has.

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John McCain - Arizona Senator McCain is a war hero and a veteran in Congress, Obama never served in the military and is in the middle of his first term as a U.S. Senator. McCain, a Republican, has a reputation of forging bi-partisan relationships to pass legislation. To date, Obama has not had the same level of bi-partisan success that McCain has.

War on Terror - Obama says he is willing to sit down and talk with leaders of countries that have publicly stated their hate for America and may be responsible for terrorist attacks against Americans here and abroad. Many voters are uncomfortable with the idea of a United States President sitting down, face-to-face, to talk with leaders of foreign countries that are currently at odds with the United States.

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War on Terror - Obama says he is willing to sit down and talk with leaders of countries that have publicly stated their hate for America and may be responsible for terrorist attacks against Americans here and abroad. Many voters are uncomfortable with the idea of a United States President sitting down, face-to-face, to talk with leaders of foreign countries that are currently at odds with the United States.

Iraq - Obama continues to insist that if elected he will begin removing troops from Iraq in as little as 16 months after taking office. Voters may decide that timetable is too ambitious or even reckless.

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Iraq - Obama continues to insist that if elected he will begin removing troops from Iraq in as little as 16 months after taking office. Voters may decide that timetable is too ambitious or even reckless.