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Think Ford and Carter, above.

yup.....as an aside, that was the first Presidential election I was eligible
to vote in. Going to school in New Hampshire, I got to meet both(along with
Reagan, Kennedy and a few others I don't remember) during the NH primary
season.

And that's one of the main points - he may win, but anyone who tells
themselves he's something "special," "the real deal" (a little too much
"West Wing"...), or is gonna bring about, um, peace, love, and
understanding might shoulda supported Elvis Costello for POTUS...

understood, but, to some extent, I disagree. I do think he represents the
next generation's view of politics and may represent the beginning of the
next 30 years of US politics. Maybe not, time will tell. Still, I think he
is head and shoulders above both Hillary and McCain, although I think you
know darned well I would be loathe to characterize him(or anyone with the
hubris to run for the job in the first place) as 'ideal'.

....on that note, I'm going fishing for a few days,
Tom