I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the presidential election (shocking, I know) and I’ve got to tell ya, I’ve been worried. Although I believe wholeheartedly that Barack Obama will be an excellent president, I don’t think that he’s been a terribly good campaigner. Sure, he inspires millions and got the nomination, but it took him an entire primary process and he almost didn’t get there. And in a year when pretty much everyone hates Bush, he should be smashing the Republican nominee. And yet he isn’t.

Now, I appreciate the fact that the problem with his campaining is that he is trying to get elected on the issues rather that by attacking his opponents. I love that he wants Americans to think and doesn’t pander to the lowest common denominator. But, let’s face facts folks, this is America and most Americans are stupid. Mostly, we vote based on soundbites gleaned from 2-minute pieces on cable news and hit pieces published by partisan “new-media” outlets like HuffPo and FoxNews.

So as much as I like to have a candidate who I believe to be smart, sharp and willing to campaign on the issues, I want one who can also play the game, effectively, and win, so that we can all realize his potential. That’s why I like this new ad. It cuts to the chase and let’s McCain/Palin have it. I hope for more like this, as well as hard hitting speeches from Biden and Obama as well as clear policy explanations.

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