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Anybody see the reaction to Obama's personal acceptance of gay marriage? Advocates breathed a sigh of relief but detractors raised hell and Ed Henry will ask his burning question ten different ways at the press conference. Obama won't get short until it's apparent that Ed's insistence his questions aren't being answered are impinging on others' time.
If Obama gets short with Ed prematurely, Ed will ask the same questions for days on end. Ed's a prick but bearing even intense scrutiny is a requirement of the presidency.
If Ron wins the primary, some of his past scrutiny will be world-class. The early primary wasn't the time to hope that as few words possible would get the lid back on the newsletter jar. Stiff neck hair and wrinkled brow might have intimidated Dana Bash but Ron will realize he'll have to take it out, dust it off and deal with it before looking like he's squirming to change the subject. Otherwise he'll get the Ed treatment before he wins the election.
If he can bear the scrutiny of the newsletters while offering a plausible explanation, the rest of the general will be a smoother ride. It'll also show the guy can think and act even when he's simmering in broth like Obama does on a regular basis. I bet Obama's been grilled more than Indonesian dog.
Another thing that might be good to keep in mind - electing a black president exposed more of our collective, red neck. Where the office of the presidency used to be respected, it's now personalized according to who sits in the chair. Try not to take it personally when folks (including those who know less than what they're talking about) appear to disrespect the office itself along with the man.
Obama will say anything to get re - elected but he is also a proven liar. If his lips are moving, he is likely lying!