It is amusing to see President Barack Obama portraying himself as “the underdog” in the upcoming election. Lest we forget, Obama raised more money from Wall Street in the 2008 election than Republican rival John McCain?

Obama is banking on the fact that Americans have a tendency to root for “the little guy,” but he is the sitting president. Sitting presidents should have the natural advantage as they have a record to run on, but Obama presents himself like it’s 2008 all over again.

For liberal pundits to accuse Americans of being racist as they flee from Obama in droves is hypocrisy. The American people voted for him in 2008 regardless of his color. The reason people may not vote for Obama this time has nothing to do with color, and everything to do with his failed policies.

Lauren Cronbaugh

Walford