They are warning the senator that in his quest to reach voters in
the middle of the political spectrum, he risks depressing the
enthusiasm of the voters who clinched the nomination for him.

I doubt it. I've said all along, and still believe, that the left flank will vote, and vote for Obama, no matter what. I think he knows that, much like Bill Clinton knew he could diss blacks and still count on them. After all, where were they going to go?

Obama has a much better chance of that wing holding their nose for him than John McCain does of real conservatives sticking by him. It always seems to be conservatives who either sit out or write in, as a matter of principle, rather than voting for the chosen Republican nominee.

The left wing always seems to march in lockstep, in the end.

OT...on the photo: How does Obama always manage to appear as if he's looking down his nose, even when he is looking straight ahead?

Shoot 'em all; let God sort 'em out! - Marge Simpson

Will this stop Chris Matthew's leg from tingling?

I guess the liberals should have stuck with Hillary when they had the chance. She didn’t flip flop nearly as much and she had the courage to stick it out as long as possible without surrendering her pervious stances on “the issues” simply in an attempt to garner more votes. At least, not nearly as much as Obama has been doing. But no, they just HAD to have Obama as the presumptive nominee, didn’t they, so now they have only themselves to blame for his political triangulations on the "issues". I guess he really was just telling them what they wanted to hear simply because he wanted the nomination. They're just now realizing it. That's got to hurt! It kind of reminds me of Kerry and his triangulations, and look how that turned out.

Obama knows the hard core ultra-left will vote for him along with counting on the black vote. What can they do, vote for McCain? Even though he is a liberal at heart, he's not far enough left to capture their votes. I believe he also knows he will lose some ultra liberal vote but is hoping to pick up the "centrist" Republicans, Independents and undecided. By playing the middle ground, he is playing directly for those votes. He know if he doesn't he will not win come November. It's a numbers game to him now.

The press (Obie, Matthews, print, etc) will spin this as proof he's willing to work "across aisles" on national policy. How can you not vote for him when he is more than willing to meet you half way on issues. His biggest challenge is if more light is brought to bear on past web supporters, past and current "advisor's, and his inability to speak without a teleprompter. Plus, how long can they keep Ms M.O. under wraps.

I expect the talking heads to address Huffpo and other liberal sites within the next few days. They will try to defuse the controversies by pleading that all avenues must be reviewed first before a comprehensive plan can be implemented (this will show Independents and centrist their voice will be heard). Expect them to add phrases to remind ultra's of his base beliefs and values (this will attempt to appease the his base).

Get real, what can Obie and Matthews say... They were wrong? Never happen.

During this time with political correctness at its zenith, I reserve the right to let you know you're an idiot.

I feel their pain.  I swear McCain does not want my vote.  I cover my ears and start yelling, "lalalalala" whenever one of his PC, global warming commercials come on.

"Always remember that you are unique.  Just like everybody else." --despair.com