Reply #83: Well, with the exception of Carter, who wasn't actually a great President,

[tavalon]

just a really stellar human being, the bar isn't really set that high. That said, Obama has already shown amazing political acumen and the ability to show humility and admit when he's been wrong - sometimes. He's done a whirlwind amount of stuff, much of which doesn't get much air time around here. He's also screwed up a few times with last weeks fiasco being the freshest in all of our minds. Part of his heart is clearly in the right place. Unfortunately, he's too pragmatic for his own good or for ours. I haven't lost my hope yet.