[Dean's World] Dave Price: The Democratic Debate

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Posted by Dave Price:
The Democratic Debate
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1204082798.shtml


   Watching this debate, several things become clear:
   1) Barack Obama is a natural politician. He comes off as reasonable,
   likable, and earnest. His manner is endearing, and he's going to win
   the nomination.
   2) Hillary Clinton is a natural lawyer trying to look like a
   politician. She comes off as defensive, vindictive, and petty. The
   cackle is not charming, and she's going to lose.
   3) Tim Russert asks ridiculous questions. The Iraqi government is not
   going to say "Get the hell out of you won't give us combat troops!" If
   anything, they're going to say "Please God help us!" if violence
   spirals out of control as we leave, because if things really get out
   of hand all the people working with us for a better Iraq are going to
   die, the lucky ones quickly.
   All in all, while I probably won't vote for him, I'd feel pretty good
   about President Barack Hussein Obama (and I think much of the world
   will celebrate an American President with that middle name), assuming
   he moderates a bit after winning the nomination.
   I feel better about the candidates for this election than any other in
   memory. McCain is a genuine war hero who has demonstrated considerable
   perspicacity on Iraq, while Obama is giving indications that he will
   happily throw special interests like the teacher's unions under the
   bus if it helps the country and he can get something in return. I'd
   say we're pretty fortunate this time around.