Nicole,
I think there are several pieces of "Obama Baggage" that need clarification.
Here's a quote from the following interesting article about all of these issues from the Washington Post.
" Asked by moderator
Tim Russert what he could do to reassure Jewish Americans, Obama cited his belief that Israel's security is "sacrosanct." He also said he has strong support in the Jewish community because of his opposition to anti-Semitism and his efforts to rebuild the relationship between Jews and African Americans."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...T2008022703658
This may not change your mind, but it is interesting and informative.