A Very Smart Obama Supporter

I've followed Tom Barnett since seeing him at Pop!Tech several years ago. Sometimes I catch up with his blog in batches, so I missed this post when it appeared three weeks ago. Here's a snip, with a closing money quote:

And that's why I like Obama most.

Plus, as everyone I talk to about the candidates notes, he's got the smartest foreign policy crew around him in terms of innovative thinkers and raw talent. Too many retreads in other camps, promising too many reruns I fear.

I know, I know. For now, in this Dem fight with Clinton, Obama makes some unwise statements. All easily corrected by the intimidation of being sworn in.

But consider this: would it be easier for Clinton or--especially 70-plus--McCain to learn NOT to be who they already are--once in office (meaning, deconstruct their hard selves and adjust to a world very unlike the one they grew up in)? Or easier for Obama to find himself in office and "play up" to circumstances? Remember, Obama comes of age in 1970s, when this globalized world really begins.

I see zero chance in McCain growing and plenty of growth potential in Obama.

We need a listener right now, and an articulator--bad.

Yup, we sure do, Tom.