Originally Posted by LELANDJANE

Probably not. Would Obama be president if he were a white, non-charismatic man? I don't think so. That's just the way we are in America. We elect people who we think are what we'd like to be. With every poor decision that he makes, the media counters with pictures of date night, children playing at the White House or the new dog!

I voted for McCain/Palin but the past few months have made me question her judgement. This last decision is very puzzling to me and I think hurts her credibility even more. Of course, I am still glad I voted for her ticket and if I could believe she'd surround herself with competent people, I believe she could do at least as well as what we have now.