Before and after interviews in Iowa With Barack Obama. He did get the soft treatment from the two journalists, and, therefore, was able to articulate his responses to his critics. Personally, I just don't understand why Democrats aren't rallying behind him more than they are. He "gets it" ... especially the urgency of getting the troops out of Iraq, the Constitutional crisis, and the restoration of progressive values. If one dismisses his rhetoric with campaign promises, well, that goes without saying for all the candidates. Shouldn't we just pick the one who is the most forceful?

His deliberate style doesn't strike me as too intellectual. He simply makes controversial decisions dispassionately. He is passionate about his beliefs and then goes to work to get the jobs done. I feel safer with a guy who never loses his cool, except when he's fired up and ready to go.

BTW, did you know that GWB has a 9% approval rating among black males? Now I know why I'm seeing the young black males in crowds filmed in Obama's photos and videos. Bo has got to win over the women.  ¶ 5:28 PM