I can’t fault JH’s logic and overall I agree with him. Deep down I find it hard to believe that Obama, having almost no experience and accomplishments and with such a bizarre hard-left background, could be electable.
On the other hand, I wouldn’t look forward to a matchup between the tall, elegant, young Obama against the squat, bald, old McCain. Obama might very well win, especially with the national mood for change. McCain is 5’7″ — historically speaking, short and bald is a double whammy in presidential elections. Plus, even though I don’t like Obama’s politics, I find myself drawn to him when I see and hear him.
Obama is an appealing figure but I think he would be a terrible president. Hillary would be less bad, so I hope she pulls an upset, even if by JH’s calculations she would be a stronger candidate against McCain.
