Here is the problem with Obama. He is talking a big game spouting hope and change during this campaign. He is getting much support from the general public. The Democratic party, I am speculating, is not fully behind him. They are simply support Barrack because the public is mostly telling the party to do so.

This is why I think they brought in Biden to babysit and make sure that there are is still a connection to the old democratic party.

Read Charles K for a summary. (Sorry, you may need to signup for a Wash Post free account). Chuck makes some great points that Obama has been nominated without any credible supporters in his life. He has spent more time telling the story of his life than telling of his experience and accomplishments as a leader. Why? He has more personal bio than public service bio.

We are going to know more about Barrack when the debates begin. He is now going to have to put some substance behind his words. I don't expect him to keep up the same popularity after we hear how much wealth redistribution and socialism he will try to institute.

Most of the voters in America are dumb. They simply follow the face and the simple rhetoric. That phase of the campaign is over and now we get into the real issues. The thinking voter will begin to discern who is the best candidate.

Can Obama be a good public servant and leader? I believe he can, but not right now. Not as President. This nation needs a tougher foreign policy Prez, not a "let's talk it out" guy. He needs to understand that international negotiation doesn't have much impact unless you have an aircraft carrier in the nearby sea.