When presidential hopeful Barack Obama came to San Francisco on Nov. 14, it was a potentially pivotal moment in his campaign, a make-or-break opportunity to become the one transcendent candidate who can offer hope for moving the country in a new direction. "In this moment, in this election, let's reach for what we know is possible," Obama said. Guardian City Editor Steven T. Jones was there and reports on a campaign struggling to find the resonance it needs to win.

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- Read The Atlantic cover story: Why Obama Matters

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9 letter to Obama

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