News of the Bleeding Obvious.

This is a great example of how the chattering classes just don't understand that most people do not hold the same set of opinions as the cultural scumariat who dominate the media and academia.

Some political analysts are puzzled that Obama is not doing better, given that Republican President George W. Bush is unpopular and the economy is deteriorating.

"If you look at the raw partisan numbers, it might suggest that Senator Obama is not doing quite as well as you would think," said Andrew Dowdle, professor of politics at the University of Arkansas.

Ummm, could it be because Bush isn't running? Just a thought.