Although I agree with Legend's general assessment of Obama, it worries me that I hear more about his "character," and the fact that supporters "trust him," than about his policy ideas. With all due respect to Legend and Obama, Obama's lack of high level experience governing, paired with this vague sense that supporters have about his demeanor reminds me somewhat of the way Bush 43 was assessed back in the day.
Also, what does it say about Sen. Clinton that if there are few differences between her and Obama - and that she clearly has the upper hand in navigating around Washington - that the race is still so close?