There has been some progress on this front recently, as Senator Obama has taken a somewhat stronger tack in his response to this rumor. But in my opinion, it could be much stronger.
Here are the talking points I would like to see emphasized.
The "Obama is a Muslim" Rumor Campaign is Insulting to ALL AMERICANS:It insults Obama by insinuating that he is lying about his backgroundIt insults Muslim Americans by implying they are somehow less worthy as Citizens than others.It insults non-Muslim voters by implying they are ignorant, bigoted, rubes who are easily fooled.It insults the instigators, by revealing themselves to be unprincipled lying hacks who lack any respect for the voters they are trying to influence, and lack confidence in their ability to persuade with honest appeals. This is the politics we will change together this November, when you elect me President of the United States.
The "Obama is a Muslim" Rumor Campaign is Insulting to ALL AMERICANS:
This is the type of response that changes the playing field. It would destroy the perception of Democrats as "soft" and unable to get down and dirty, while simultaneously elevating the level of discourse AND discrediting the opposition.
Can you get any better than that?
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