One of the reasons I sympathize with Obama, is that he hasn't really stooped to that level. I kinda like him for that, and if he won the Dem nomination I would have alot more respect for that party and it would be a good sign that politicians can go to higher ground if the voters support him. That said, Obama doesn't seem to have any ideological convictions at all. I get the impression he is in over his head, and says what he is advised to say. In other words, hes a fool, but an honest fool.