But the fact that he could accept it with a straight face raises chuztpah to an art-form <s>

Not exactly a quality to admire - it's well-known in Washington that his arrogance is royally huge. When questioned about the # of Americans who oppose some of his policies, he frequently reminds people, "Remember, I won". I personally hope he gets the boot, and BIG TIME, in November 2012.

Until then, he has the world's greatest form of health insurance and protection against harm: Joe Biden. <s>