A daring & refreshing approach.

I think Barack Obama is daring. And confident. And an idealist. Daring in the sense that he would make Hillary Clinton secretary of state. A great move. He'll fill his cabinet with people who will challenge his thinking. Rather than 'yes' people. Obama will listen to all sides. And he'll keep an open mind. He can be swayed. By a persuasive argument. Yes, he has his opinions. Principles. But he knows that most issues aren't simply black and white. Or with simple right and wrong answers. There are trade-offs. Give and take. Some of Obama's opponents took him to task during the election campaign for associating with the likes of the outspoken and controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright and perceived political radical Bill Ayers. Well, I suspect that Obama's associates and friends have wide-ranging experiences and activities and attitudes and opinions. Because Obama is a good listener. He tries to understand all kinds of people. And all kinds of issues. Imagine that. A rather daring and refreshing approach...especially for a politician. --Jim Broede