A sobering thought for Republicans

Forbes Magazine has a thought-provoking Op-Ed from a USC professor which rightly points out the fact that Illinois Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama has captured the public imagination, regardless of whether or not he wins the Democratic nomination or goes on to become President: http://www.forbes.com/2008/01/25/james-republican-obama-oped-cx_pja_0125james.html. He notes, correctly, that the Republicans have no one (so far) on their side who can match Obama's popularity. That is something that should cause even the most devoted Republican voter to be very nervous come next November's election.