Obama is a tabula rasa, which allows democrats of all stripes to project their particular issues upon him.
His lack of a record is a PLUS for a democrat party who have nothing but contempt for their 'leaders'. They are tired of political whores like Hillary and retreads like AlGore. And they *honestly* believe Obama is the 21st century Jefferson Smith.
That is why I have a hard time dismissing him out of hand.
...your post I absolutely agree with...
Oh yeah; beware selling this guy short - he can hug you and stab you in the back with a real big smile on his face. Ask Jack Ryan.