Sure it does, if you take into account what the responders are saying. 57% of Americans did not believe Obama shared the controversial views of Wright, while 24% believed he does share Wright’s views. That means that at least 81% KNEW about Wright. It then went on to explain the breakdown of those who did, but the bottom line, according to this poll, is the the majority knew.
This is the more relevant point. Not that ALL voters will change their opinion of Obama, but that a significant portion will when they hear the whole story. Most of them never did.
According to the previous poll you commented on, 81% did know. Most didn't care, or maybe just accepted that Obama didn't share Wright's views.
As a matter of fact, the extent of most of the respondents' knowledge here was very likely what they heard from the pollster.
What do you base that on?
And, again, the vast majority of voters don't spend any time on websites like FR or DU. It would be a huge mistake to let Obama skate on these issues again.
Obama may have been able to skate on Ayers, but Wright nearly derailed his campaign. Remember that "wonderful" speech he gave on race relations in response? Do you honestly believe the majority didn't know about it?
Gingrich and Santorum have already assured us that he won't if they are the nominee.
Santorum may be squeaky clean, but Newt has too much baggage to try digging up other people's skeletons, especially with an MSM that is sympathetic to Obama. Besides, I doubt either thinks that the majority isn't aware of Wright.
Wrong. Three of the four polls the YOU provided specifically said that the Wright story hurt voters' opinions of Obama.
What do you base that on?
Um, the fact that the MSM pretty much ignored the story.
Remember that "wonderful" speech he gave on race relations in response? Do you honestly believe the majority didn't know about it?
Again, people knew that he gave a speech on race relations. Most people did not know or care why. About 10% of the electorate pays attention to politics. Most find it boring. More people get their political news from John Stewart or SNL than Bill O'Reilley.
As an example, people from Alaska do not actually say "you betcha," but its one of the first things that comes to most voters minds when they think of Sarah Palin. That and "I can see Russia from my house."
Santorum may be squeaky clean, but Newt has too much baggage to try digging up other people's skeletons, especially with an MSM that is sympathetic to Obama.
That is EXACTLY the point my friend. Obama HAS to come after Newt's character, and Newt HAS to fire back. And if the candidate himself names names, and makes specific points, the media can't ignore him. McCain refused to do so.