The polls also show that Obama would be the better candidate to beat off likely Republican nominee John McCain

Were these the same polls they used to predict the outcome in New Hampshire?

Maybe I have a less optimistic view of human nature, but I think people's prejudice is more…

I think that's worth remembering. I think if Obama gets the nod ahead of Clinton, McCain will win, and only because he's white.

Dunno ...

The Democrats are…

Compare and contrast with the White House incumbent.

I'm a bit surprised a photo developer feels its OK to take extra copies of your photos and put them on display.

Shit Fletcher, of course they asked me first! And yes I get to keep the (in my opinion, very reasonable at $20 for a 12" x 18") enlargements…

Here you go.

Even if Clin-ton can manage the economy better, can create more jobs and provide better healthcare, is that really more valuable than someone who can restore a sense of dignity and direction to the nation?

Jeez Keith, you need to add your sarcasm tag when you say stuff like that,…

I'm a bit surprised a photo developer feels its OK to take extra copies of your photos and put them on display.

Doesnt that constitute a breach of copyright or similar?

I mean, sure its flattering to have others appreciate your work.... but shouldnt they ask first?

Do you…

If I had the 3 remaining viable candidates as applicants for a senior project management role in a business environment, I'd take Hillary.

Me too, but President isn't a project manager. Being inspiring is the major part of the job. It's not like they don't have actual project managers in…

Interesting first comment on that post, which includes the factoid that Obama has the same amount of experience as Lincoln did when he ran for president. True, or feel-good myth? I can't be bothered doing…

Ask a flying spaghetti monster believer for their version of the truth then it will diverge so much from what most "reasonable" people perceive…

We'll need a truth machine for that to work...

http://www.reason.com/news/show/34911.html

is that really more valuable than someone who can restore a sense of dignity and direction to the nation?

That's why I think he'll win – he's become The Person For The Time. Not only the nomination, but he'll wipe McCain in the general. The momentum he has, and he…

I'm with Russell and Don. His oratory isn't an appeal to base instincts, but to – as another fancypants, wishy-washy orator put it – the better angels of our nature.…

I know know how closely you watch these things, Damien, but Senator Clinton is no slough at having plenty of folks who will piss their pants on cue.

And not only for Senator Clinton.

I'm quite convinced that a dominant incontinence chromosome pair has at some stage insinuated itself into…

I remember telling some friends at school (I was 17) that I thought Clinton was the first good looking American president since Kennedy.

They all looked at me like I was mental.

well of course they did, like, omigod – had you forgotten this guy??

But c'mon — if you have a great speech, you give it in every town, right? Sure, Joe Klein from Time is gonna get tired of hearing it, but the people in those towns won't.

Well, yes. I can understand why everyone is getting campaign bus cabin fever — just…

Well he was the first PILF in my lifetime.

During the 1992 election campaign, I remember telling some friends at school (I was 17) that I thought Clinton was the first good looking American president since Kennedy.

They all looked at me like I was mental.

So just accept the fact all those Democrats watched The West Wing and think that Obama is…

As the man says, you can go to his web site for his 10…

And I can't for the life of me understand why Bill Clinton still get treated like a rock star, though I've got to admit the Clinton Charisma always struck me as somewhat opaque.

Well he was the first PILF in my lifetime.

They can go head to head on policy issues such as healthcare plans; just have a look at his website. And it's not as though Clinton has any more stellar a career in government office than Obama.

Also note that his…

The…

And just to play devil's advocate for a moment, could Obama's real problem be that he's way too 'black' — and like it or not, so much African-American rhetoric and culture comes straight from the pulpit and the choir loft.

Yeah, but most preachers manage to get some specifics in…

He's Dan Quayle.

"We don't want to go back to tomorrow, we want to go forward."

But does being a good speaker make you a cult leader?

Me so old. Me remember Ross Perot. Ross talk good and people love Ross.

Which isn't to say I don't support Obama. US voters are possibly so jaded they'd rather someone with no experience took the job, such is the…

Most importantly, I hope to still be able to continue my duties as the reigning Wellingtonista Best Dub-dub-dubber.

Sorry Damian, between leaving, those topless photos surfacing and that video of you trying to explain why Americans can't find Iraq on a…