Hi Tamar,

>All that said, Obama has grown on me considerably through this campaign. I think his positive message is an important one that we need right now. I also, in general, favor meritocracy and want the president to be one of the smartest kids in the class

And that's my main problem with Obama - he's all message and speeches. Anyone can give a positive speech but it doesn't mean a thing when the experience isn't there to enact that message. As for meritocracy, how has Obama proven that he's one of the smartest? I'm not saying that he may not be, but I'm wondering how - based on his actions and experience and NOT on his feelfood speaches - you cvome to that conclusion?