Anything May Be Possible In America, But

Obama Does Not Need To Worry As Much As Past Democratic Presidents About Being Labeled Soft On National Security - Not After Giving The Order That Led To The Assassination Of Osama Bin Laden. No, His Biggest Concern Is Being Labeled Tone Deaf On Joblessness And Debt.

The Fact That Obama Is Getting Criticism From The Left And The Right Might Reflect His Understanding Of The Underlying Political Dynamics.

Political Consultants Are Pugilists, Masters In The Dark Art Of Negativity. Which Is Why It's Surprising To Hear Democrats Such As Steve Mcmahon And Republicans Like Rich Galen Urging Their Presidential Candidates To Be More, Well, Positive.

Shock, Confusion, Fear, Anger, Grief, And Defiance. On Sept. 11, 2001, And For The Three Days Following The Worst Terrorist Attack On U.s. Soil, President George W. Bush Led With Raw Emotion That Reflected The Public's Whipsawing Stages Of Acceptance.

Anything Can Go Wrong In A Debate, And Obama Is Not A Perfect Debater.