It is the calm rationalness that gets me.

[uppityperson]

You don't have to be defensive or attacking. Talk about what you will do for us. Calmly. Rationally. Ask us to help you help us make things better. Show the world, show *us* that you are capable of dealing with whatever crap will come up as we all know that it will.

Style and substance. We don't want, or need, someone to drink beer with but someone who can stand up for us.

How can it be that difficult?

I am a bit embarrassed at how taken I am with this man, being a cynical and sarcastic middle aged woman who grew up in the midwest flatlands. Our culture was to not brag, and to not embarrass other people. I am impressed. Very impressed.

Ignore the polls, don't be complacent yet, and GOTV.