Reply #21: Yes, they will... and that approach will be far more effective against Obama.

[nonconformist]

Why? Because he just recently busted onto the scene. Nobody outside of Illinois knew who he was until the 2004 Convention. Up until a couple of years ago, he was a state senator. That "greeness" really does make a lot of people nervous... especially older people, who are the people who always vote, come hell or high water.

Everyone knows who Hillary Clinton is, and they know she's been in the thick of it for many years. They know she was a very involved, hands-on First Lady, not your typical first lady, so she knows the ins and outs of the Presidency.

Now, I'm not saying whether that is right or wrong... but it's definitely the IMPRESSION that the American people have, and will have. It's also why people question Obama's experience and accomplishments, specifically, so much... he's an enigma, and they're trying to figure him out. He doesn't have a long history of being in the public eye, so there's not much else to go on.

But I do agree that they'll say that McCain is the most experienced, and tout his military service.... which is why I think picking a running mate with a military background (like Clark) would be a smart move.