At some point in the Presidential race these exchanges will have an effect.  I understand that Obama is an exciting candidate for some.  But he is going to need to articulate some policies that will be held to scrutiny at some point in the race.  Yes, I understand the slogans, I understand political campaigns but for Wesley Clark to make these comments is idiotic.

Even Bob Schieffer choked a bit on Clark's pablum.  In this election, the right has been all-to-quick to point out McCain's weaknesses while the left have acknowledged Obama's weaknesses at a geologic pace. 

Update:  Stay classy, Gen. Clark:

"Later, in a National Public Radio interview, Clark was asked about his statements in 2004 that Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate, had "heard the thump of enemy mortars. He's seen the flash of tracers" and could lead in a time of war.

"I think that you can always cite a candidate's service in the armed forces as a testimony to his character and his courage. But I don't think early service justifies moving away from looking at a candidate's judgment," he replied."