Was that photo op planned or "planted" by his handlers? Did they have a DNC focus group that decided that he didn't have enough gravitas? Did he get a special "makeover" to give him a faux haggard look? Maybe it's for real, but I don't trust anything that comes from those con artists...
This is a planned narrative from the WH...the media ALL are saying the EXACT same words at the exact same time.
The MSM/DNC/Hollywood/Academia War Room are always at the ready to blanket the nation with propaganda.
Expect a massive gearing up for 2010.