- The Spot - http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot -  The Obama
Mistake  The Obama Mystique was The Obama Mistake [1].  Future
politicians should take note, and Obama himself should change.
The nation needs leadership based on realistic principles.
Years ago, when Barack Obama [2] was developing that tone of
his, when he was polishing his lustrous image, some wise
political mentor should have sat him down and warned him to
switch strategies. (And if that did happen, Obama should have
listened.)  This wise mentor should have made it clear to the
promising young star that the realities of governing would
ultimately tarnish an image built on promises no one can
possibly keep.  Unless you truly can cast miracles, promising to
change the world will always catch up with you.  If John McCain
[3] ever landed a glove on Obama during the campaign, it was
when he launched “The One” video that lampooned Obama’s European
exploits.  The video’s mocking portrayal of Obama as a savior
figure was viciously effective.  Prior t