On at least two key issues — same-sex "marriage" and the economy — the writing is on the wall. But it sure is hard to read.
In an interview to air on MTV tonight, Sen. Barack Obama was asked about the marriage-protection amendment going before California voters Tuesday.
"I think it's unnecessary," Obama said. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that's not what America's about."
Tony Perkins, president of FRC Action, said he's not sure what Obama "is about."
"Twenty-seven states have state constitutional amendments that define the institution of marriage as the union of one man and one woman," he said. "Millions of Americans have spoken on what the definition of marriage should be.
"In contrast, 12 activist judges in three states — California, Connecticut and Massachusetts — have abused their power to overturn the historical and biblical definition of marriage. Would Senator Obama say that the actions of these judges are what 'America is about'?"
Arizona and Florida also will vote on the definition of marriage Tuesday.
On the economy, Obama's rhetoric is equally confusing.
During a 30-minute national "infomercial" Wednesday, Obama laid out his plans to turn the economy around — including massive spending increases.
Not to worry, he plans "spending cuts above and beyond their cost."
Yet even the mainstream media are able to spot the holes in Obama's spending plan.
CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews said his "numbers don't add up." In fact, according to a CBS News estimate, Obama is about $90 billion short.
"If he closes every loophole as promised, saves every dime from Iraq, raises taxes on the rich and trims the federal budget as he's promised to do, he still doesn't pay for his list," Andrews writes. "He gave us a very compelling vision with his ad buy. What he did not give us was any hint of the cold reality he's facing or a sense of how he might prioritize his promises if voters trust him with the White House."
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