Obama Will Learn From His Mistakes.

Movies Such As 'mr. Smith Goes To Washington' In 1939 To 'dave' In 1993 Portray Washington Leaders As The Ultimate Everymen - Decent People Just Like You And Me, Only Thrust Onto Greatness.

Election Night Is The Easiest Time To Act Like A Grownup.

Anything May Be Possible In America, But A Palin Presidency Is Virtually Implausible.

A Presidential Debate Is A Job Interview. And Voters Look For Certain Traits In People Applying To Be President.

Barack Obama Won A Second Term But No Mandate. Thanks In Part To His Own Small-bore And Brutish Campaign, Victory Guarantees The President Nothing More Than The Headache Of Building Consensus In A Gridlocked Capital On Behalf Of A Polarized Public.