Reply #17: wonderful post. [View All]

[CitizenLeft]

I've had people say to me that he's not passionate enough, they want him to get MAD! They wanted him to be tougher and get nastier, during the entire campaign. But in the end, it's his likability that helped get him elected. I don't have a doubt in my mind that the Republicans and even the bigots who voted for him did so because they couldn't resist or overlook his good nature and determination not to get down into the mud. Even some of the most devoted Republicans were tired of the nastiness, and it showed in this election. You can only respect someone who sticks to his principles. As for that "he doesn't get mad!" criticism... what impressed people at the end of this campaign? His calm and cool response in a crisis. It took him over the finish line. Who knew? :) We did!

Loved your post!