Infidelity and the President

The point of a Presidential candidate's infidelity is that such behavior shows a lack of self-control and a penchant for stupid, dangerous risks.

Sure, the guy's under pressure. Sure, he loves to be adored. But as our nation's leader, he is supposed to put the greater good first. That's what is so problematic about Senator Edward's infidelity. He had an affair during a time when it was most likely to be discovered and would hurt his career and family the most. And he did it anyway.

I'm sure that as President, Senator Edwards would also have heard the siren song of invincibility. Would that be the time to open himself up to blackmail because of an ill-advised dalliance? I hope not. The President of the United States represents us and negotiates on our behalf. This country needs someone they can trust to do that.

Obama the Statesman

Senator Barak Obama is appearing to be a better diplomat and representative of the United States than the current President. He looks Presidential, other foreign leaders obviously like him, he draws huge crowds.

George Bush is put to shame by the comparison with Barak Obama on international junkets. No one would ever dream that Barak Obama would wink at the Queen of England. Nor would we imagine the Senator telling the Pope his speech was "awesome."

In short, Senator Barak Obama has shown the United States what it means to be proud of the deportment of a President. Or potential President. Until this trip I didn't really take the fervid enthusiasm for Senator Obama too seriously. Now he has shown he really could do the job, and almost looks like he's starting doing it already.