Obama's Message Getting Out

All political campaigns fret from time to time that their central message is not getting out. So candidates often repeat their proposals and promises numerous times in an attempt to make sure that voters connect with the campaign's purpose and the candidate's vision.

If the following supporter of Sen. Obama is any indication, however, the Obama campaign has no reason to worry. This supporter, interviewed at a Florida Obama rally, understands clearly what Sen. Obama and his campaign have been trying to communicate. And she has a perfectly clear idea of what she expects from an Obama administration.

VOTER: It was the most memorable time of my life...it was a touching moment Because I never thought this day would ever happen.

I won't have to work on putting gas in my car, I won't have to work on paying my mortgage. You know, if I help him, he's going to help me.

While this supporter's expectations may represent a significant problem for Sen. Obama in the general election, if independents and swing voters characterize Obama supporters as seeking a handout, she also represents a problem for Obama should he be elected. The Obama campaign has set a high bar for a potential Obama administration. If he is unable to deliver on his promises as president, his support base will come crashing back down to earth almost as quickly as it grew.