the rix mix

Barack Obama convinced me tonight that he's an authentic contender. I think he convinced most of America. & that's what he needed to do - weave the threads of his primary campaign together, the various appeals; populist, inspirational speaker, leader of a youth movement, the "Yes We Can" man, the black hope, the reformer, & stir in some of the partisanship we valued in Hillary, & then transcend the sum of the parts & exit the podium as a candidate who leaves no doubt he could be President of the United States of America & commander-in-chief of our armed forces. When Americans who won't vote for him are assured of his presidential qualities, alleged lack of those qualities ceases to be a major campaign issue. We have other matters to discuss in this country & in this campaign. Barack has now made certain that they will be discussed.