Whose idea is this?

The accepted wisdom among Democrats is the John Kerry lost because he did not hit back hard enough or fast enough when his military record was questioned by the Swift Boat Veterans. As a result of Obama trying to pounce immediately on any possible swift boat type matters, we are seeing a rush by the Obama campaign to respond to all news. So far this week, this policy seems to have caused a series of mistakes.

There is no need to repeat the recent problems of the Obama campaign. Still, one has to wonder how Obama would function as a President if he is in such a rush to respond to McCain that he cannot wait to get the response correct. Also, is it fair to expect an Obama White House to be able to get its political program through when the same political types are failing so miserably to control the campaign. There was no need for Obama to question McCain's honor. Nor was there any need for the lipstick remark. These are silly mistakes for seasoned politicians. They show that the campaign has been rattled by McCain's success and the Palin selection. What will these folks do if Obama is elected and there is a surprise by Iran or North Korea rather than by the McCain campaign. To use the old SNL name, Obama and his people are not ready for prime time. Obama can belittle experience and claim judgment is more important, but since Obama seems to be exhibiting neither, he is undercutting any basis for his candidacy.