The Progressive's Hope. Still

Maybe what is extraordinary about "my" Obama, yes, I'm reclaiming him after his speech yesterday, is that he is a "boundary-crosser." It's hard to put him in a box and say "this is what he is, and this is what he will do."

I do think he is a savvy operator. And he's the progressive's hope. And he's articulate, and thoughtful. And just when you think his silence betrays some kind of lack, he gets up and delivers a great speech where it all comes together.

I suspect he is a great card player. And maybe, just maybe he has a stronger hand than appearances lead to believe.

Still, there's the talk, and then there's the walk. Can the boundary-crosser carry the day?!