Economic Crisis Not so Bad for Obama Campaign

Undoubtedly, our country is currently facing one of the worst economic crises it has seen since the Great Depression. However, according to this article written for usnews.com, this is not such a bad thing for the Obama campaign and those trying to get him elected into office. Because of the poor condition of the economy, as a result of certain policies followed by the Bush administration, many believe it could be enough to defeat McCain in the upcoming election. According to the article, polls are indicating that Obama is now leading McCain 47 to 44 percent, and that McCain's surge of support since selecting his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, has faded. Experts believe that many voters are now hesitant to to support McCain, fearing that he will not be able to handle the poor condition of the economy. In the article, former president Bill Clinton states, "What typically happens in these elections—if you look throughout American history—when the country's in a fix and you know where we're going is not sustainable, then there is typically a "breakthrough" for the opposition party."