Rab’s World

How did Barack Obama win the U.S. 2008 Presidential election?

This question will be asked by many pundits; dis-believers; strategists and history buffs. Look for David Axelrod; Robert Gibbs; Chris Hughes; David Plouffe; and Julianna Smoot. They will go down in history along with President-Elect Barack Obama.

The New York Times newspaper has an interesting article about the staff members behind the scenes who; along with President-elect Obama orchestrated the greatest political movement/paradigm in the history of the United States of America. According to Obama’s team; Race had nothing to with it (at least, not part of the main strategy).

Read here by clicking on green link. Obama’s near-flawless election campaign

*** Also note that he is using these techniques again; particularly the transparent and social network of The ‘Net.

The Obama transitional team has created a site called change.gov

The Obama campaign plans to provide a guide to the transition process.

The site also solicits suggestions from US citizens about their vision for America, and lets them apply for a post with the new administration.