https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/09/18/enthused/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 03:40:37 -0400<![CDATA[ABC argues that one of Barack Obama&#8217;s critical campaign advantages is the enthusiasm of his supporters.  &#8220;Though McCain&#8217;s supporters have become more enthusiastic about the Republican nominee, he still suffers from an enthusiasm gap. Sixty-one percent of Obama supporters are enthusiastic about their candidate &#8230; forty-seven percent say the same of McCain.&#8221; This is no small edge. In sports, war and politics, victory often goes to the side that is the most committed.  Obama understands the enthusiasm of his supporters and is determined to use it. He recently told them:]]>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:13:16 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/09/18/enthused-n186112