Now that Obama has inched closer to out-and-out announcing that he is going to run for President, it seems that the right is cranking up the talking points. We were shocked, and frankly a little dissapointed to read this piece on Illinoize by Bill Baar. Although his political leanings aren't immediately evident, and probably are more complex and nuanced than simply left or right, you would be hard pressed to find something like The American Prospect or The Nation linked in his blogroll. more ›