Originally Posted by 4point4eye

Here's one example of Obama having conservative appeal from a quick Google search - [Obama's] first television ad buy in Iowa included testimony from a Republican state lawmaker from Illinois talking up Obama and his ability to reach across party lines. Obama appeals to Christopher Buckley, Michael Smerconish, among other conservatives of influence - as with me, their support has nothing to do with Obama's race, and everything to do with his intellect and ability.