eofiss,

I agree hard feelings is probably the explanation for what I hesitate to call the better educated voter. What I find troubling with Obama is his inability, and seeming lack of interest, in speaking to the populist base of the Democratic party. He barely contested certain states that we could very well have picked up this year. These are the voters who will be attracted to McCain, and they could have been ours.

I think we were especially well-placed this political season to recoup voters who are attracted by the sort of message Edwards was pretty effective in delivering. I thought it was interesting that Clinton was the one that picked up that mantle after Edwards exited. Unfortunately, Obama doesn't appear to have a populist bone in his body.