[Mark17]

The answer, of course, is simple. People are applying a lower standard to Obama. And it isn't because of his personal charm and charisma. It's because of his race.

Roger on the race thing. That is why he could BBQ little kids on the White House lawn, and it would be a resume enhancer.

[goat granny]

Once read an article on FR of the breakdown of demo. and repub. in all the polls, Independents also...every poll was weighted heavy with democrats. Thats why polls are crappy.