It has been a good week to stay informed.  The democratic primaries took the high road on the last debate before the final round of 2008 primaries and “Super Tuesday”, with a substantive debate between Hilary Clinton and Barak Obama.  It revealed that the two are a choice between two styles of leadership, as their policy positions are minor and would be open to compromise in either direction once they had to take on the actual task of governing. I can’t seem to see the charisma of Obama.  I don’t find him inspiring or sexy at all.  I do think he seems like a hell of a nice guy and a smart focused politician.  I’m just not sure that is enough for me.  I sense Hilary’s toughness and grasp of the issues, which I draw comfort and reassurance from.  One thing that came to my mind as I reflected on this was “What is The Presidency?”, is the job more like the Queen of England’s? Should the ability to inspire trump policy knowledge and know-how because it is more important that he can inspire than actually know if he can do the job? There are others that can actually run the government and he can sign off more as a “delegater” than being the guy that is delving into the details.  The platform of the National Democratic Party is more cohesive than ever, so is it too far-fetched to wonder what endorsers hope to play in an Obama administration?  Is this really the handing off to a new generation, or the perceived opportunity by the current establishment to get in line to influence a bright but relative new comer to the world stage?   That is why I am suspicious of the endorsement of so many of these name brand democrats, who are as establishment as can be.  If we want our President to be more ceremonial than truly at the helm, than Hilary is in trouble, as she is obviously someone who will work the job.  Another point in that direction is that do these Obama endorsements by Kennedy and Kerry reflect on the lack of influence they know they would have with Clinton?