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BHO the new JFK?

In Obama: A President Like My Father, Caroline Kennedy comes out of the woodwork and makes 'above the fold' news by not only endorsing Obama but equating him to her father. Many have attempted to draw parallels to the beloved immortal leader over time but never before has a member of the family drawn such direct comparisons and actively worked to persuade the public. Most importantly, Caroline is not alone. Uncle Ted, the red-eyed scotch drinker and senior Senator from Massachusetts, has also stepped forward and embraced Obama as the heir to the Kennedy legacy. He may no longer carry the weight as he or his name once did, but I would argue that in this instance he and his niece are making history and it will most certainly resonate within the base of the party. Any mention of JFK gets the yellow dog's attention.

Now whether or not Obama is the new JFK is certainly up for debate. In my opinion, nothing could be further from the truth. But what is important is the obvious and blatant changing of the guard - the old guard loyal Democrats. For the past two decades the Clinton machine has owned and manipulated the base of the Democrat party, always with the support and enthusiasm of the old guard in Congress (Moynahan, Byrd, Leahy, Kennedy, and so many others). With Obama, many of that group are finally deciding that enough is enough and are willing to take chances with a fresh face to finally bring an end to the Clinton era. While I do not support Obama for a host of reasons, I must admit that this excites me. I agree, enough IS enough!