>Mike, agree with the guy all you like, nothing wrong with that, but for the love of God man, he *is* just another politician. And given his track record (short track) and voting record not even a very unusual one. Not that there's anyting wrong with that. Just accept that and you won't be crushed like all the dewy eyed youngsters. He's Jack Kennedy redux and that may be a good thing but it is not a mark of divinity, only the triumph of styl.

For which only the electoral system can be blamed. A candidate who'd stick to their guns and refuse to falter... well we saw them, Edwards, Kucinich. They weren't even properly mentioned in the live feeds, and not at all in the short news. And that's when and where Edwards was third for just one percent.

Still, the best electoral system the money can buy.