A party that can't lose with a candidate that can't win

The Democrats couldn't possibly have hoped for a better scenario leading into the 2008 general election. The economy isn't growing as rapidly as the public is used to (although the press would have you think that we are heading into a depression). There is a war raging in Iraq that is becoming more unpopular by the day despite the fact that we are beginning to win (although the press is invested in us losing and their "news stories" reflect this). And we have a lame duck president battling an all-Democratic Congress despite the fact that G.W. Bush received more votes than any president in US history. The Democrats have all of these positives on their side and still they cannot win this election with the man they nominated. The American people are getting sick and tired of politics as usual and Barack Obama epitomizes this despite his mantra of "change". The people that are going to decide this election are not individuals who have already made up their mind about who to vote for, it is the people who are still wrestling with themselves that will cast the deciding votes.
One of the big issues in the coming weeks I believe will be the ability to be bi-partisan. Barack Obama has made several references to the fact that John McCain has voted with President Bush almost 90% of the time, while this is true, it doesn't tell the whole story. John McCain's voting record is not constantly in step with President Bush. In fact during 2005 John McCain only voted with Bush about 77% of the time (http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/factchecking_obama.html). Lets look at Obama's voting record ( http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/factchecking_obama.html). Barack Obama has voted with President Bush about 45% of the time, however, he towed the Democratic line more than 97% of the time. John McCain is clearly more willing to break with his party and do what he thinks is right as opposed to doing what is in his best interest politically.
Another important issue in the coming weeks will be religion. The majority of Democrats abhor religion. They don't see how anyone could possibly simply have faith in a higher power. They believe that anything that cannot be scientifically proven cannot possibly exist. They despise the fact that a majority of Americans are Christian and try to supress Christian expression whenever they can. For example, Democrats try to limit saying "Merry Christmas" during the holidays and forbid the Ten Commandments from being posted in public places, or try to remove "In God we trust" from US currency. They say that these things might offend somebody or that the Constitution calls for the seperation of church and state. If we continue down this road there will be nothing that can be said for fear of offending someone. Also, the Constitution doesn't say anything at all about the seperation of church and state, look for yourself (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution).
Another big issue is abortion. Some believe that abortion should be illegal, others say a woman should have a choice. Whatever your position, there cannot be a more disgusting position than the one held by Barack Obama. He believes that a woman should be able to have an abortion up to and including the day before her delivery date. In fact, he refused to vote for a born alive bill that was brought up in both the US Senate and the Illinois State Senate that would provide medical care to babies born alive after botched late term abortions. In short, he believes that if a baby survives a late term abortion it should be left on the operating room table until it dies. He was actually the only senator NOT to vote for this bill in the Illinois Senate.
Another issue that will be big over the next 2 months will be universal healthcare and other social programs. Universal healthcare is great in theory, however, many Americans don't ;like the idea of their money being taken through taxes to pay for the medical care of those who don't work. There are plenty of good people who can't afford healthcare and work hard, however, there are also plenty of people that sit at home all day and collect a check too. I have seen many, many people take advantage of the system. Americans don't like the idea of something for nothing or taking money from the rich and giving to the poor. Barack Obama should know this better than anyone. His mother was on foodstamps and had him when she was 18. He went to Harvard and is now running for President. If his story doesn't show you that with hard work and dedication you can pull yourself out of poverty and make the American dream come true then nothing can.
The final issue that will decide this election is taxes. Senator Obama has big plans for this country. Big plans cost money. The only way that Obama can give everyone free healthcare and a free education is by raising taxes. Americans are tired of being taxed. This well is dry. I don't like the idea of my money going to someone like my former neighbor who had 3 kids, didn't have a job, smoked weed all day while she was at home watching tv and her rent was 1/2 as much as mine because of section 8. Meanwhile I am struggling to make ends meet and my children are doing without some luxuries that her children have (Sony PSP's) because she has goverment assistance. Americans don't like the fact that some people will be handed things regardless of their willingness to work. Don't get me wrong, there are millions out there who genuinely need assistance, but there are also millions who aren't willing to help themselves.
The Democrats have the perfect storm brewing right now where they are poised to take back the White House. The climate is such that Americans are desperately searching for leadership and a vision for the 21st century. However, the Democrats nominated a man who's policies just are not in sync with the American public. The Democrats are going to lose the unloseable election because of Barack Obama.