2) Obama’s problem isn’t a lack of substance but a lack of honor. He says one thing and does another, orating like a progressive, then voting like a Pub and supporting GOP initiatives. From that standpoint, there’s little to choose between TweedleBam and TweedleShe.

It seems to be that, after seeing the Democrats vanquished by the dirty politics of Karl Rove (and his ilk) — with willing complicity from the media as well as some not-terribly-astute other Democrats — Hillary’s campaign has decided to emulate his tactics.

While I found those tactics infuriating when practiced by the Republicans, it’s downright embarrassing to see a Democrat use them. If it comes down to Hillary vs McCain, things will get dirty but I will obviously back the Democratic candidate and reassure myself that, if forced to choose, the ends justify the means. But I would rather we take the high ground on the “means” as well. . .