Open Thread

July 1st, 2008 10:11 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: the Obamessiah to expand Bush's faith based programs?

Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire based on faith.

Talk about reaching out to white people who cling to their guns and religion: in the last week, Obama has now come out in support of handguns and faith based charities!

How will this play with the secular left who didn't support Bush's efforts in this regard? Will evangelicals buy into this or see through the charade? Might this end up being Obama's Sister Souljah moment?