I don't always agree with Drew Westen, but he certainly has a way with words.

 

"If you just talk sensibly with Americans, they are sensible people. But ask them one-dimensional polling questions like, "Do you think illegal immigrants should get health care?" and you'll entirely miss the art of the possible."

 

read the full thing at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/drew-westen/leadership-obama-style-an_b_398813.html

 

he may be overemphasizing Obama's centrist tendencies, but its well worth it for the refreshing dose of conviction and clarity of purpose. then again, I've spent much of the day watching 40 minute intervals of twillight and alladin. So my sense of judgement may be a little off.  *^^*