"Obama's performance today makes it brilliantly clear why he is twice the candidate that either Hillary or John is. It was balanced, well-thought-out, and fair. There was no hatred in it (unlike the arm-waving frothing of some of the above commentators). It was insightful, firm, and beautifully delivered. I would suggest that those who are so deeply embroiled in rancor and upset about Mister Wright's orations step back and try to remember what it is you want for the nation, as a leader.

You will not find a better man than Barack Obama anywhere in the pool, and would be wise to look at that clearly and plainly. He's the best we have anywhere in the hustings. One reason? He refuses to jump around because the media has started some sort of firestorm about something. He is keeping his eye on our main chance for reversing the degradation of this nation suffered under the current administration and its anti-intellectual forebears. For the love of decency, and the repair of AMerican dignity, he should be elected without further ado."

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