Obama is a genius politcally...even when it comes to his name.

[Peacetrain]

He was known as Barry his nickname growing up.. But Barack decided to embrace his given name.. Much as John Kennedy was know as Jack.. He used his given name for his professional career. Now if he had gone by Barry.. Limbaugh, Hannity and all the talking heads of right wing radio would be trying to use his given name as somehow sinister.

So what are they left with..Barry.. Barry this and Barry that. Just not the same is it Rush!.. The man is just a genius in the political realm.. always 5 steps ahead.

[greguganus]

1. I'm starting to wonder the last couple of days about his genius. n/t

[aikoaiko]

2. not using a nickname = genius?

You need to set the bar a little higher.