Reply #46: Respectfully, I don't think you answered my question.

[mondo joe]

I didn't ask if you thought it was pandering - you pretty clearly don't.

I could argue why I think it is beneficial to Obama, but I won't - for the moment anyway.

My question has more to do with what appears to be your stance that critics should not accuse Obama of pandering because you think his motives shouldn't be questioned.

I'm asking is it only his motives that shouldn't be questioned? Or would you say the same of any politician? Even one you didn't like?