Thoughts on the Presidential Race and Leadership so far:

• Except for the 1992 election, the Democratic Party consistently managed to elect as their candidate the most liberal person in the field. Every time it ended in defeat for their party. Are they doing it again?
• Iowa Republicans answered a big question for the candidates. Republican caucus attenders opted for sincerity. Romney spent the most money. Thompson is the most famous. McCain has the best resume. None of that impressed the Iowans. Theirs was clearly a vote for the least political, most sincere candidate.
• A couple of posts ago I asked a question about who do you think can handle the inevitable international crises that our new President will face. I posed a hypothetical tragedy in the Strait of Hormuz. So did you see the news today? Look here.
  
• The Iranians tested our resolve by racing attack craft straight at our ships and then turning away at the last minute when they reached 200 yards. They knew they would be fired upon if they came any closer. Earlier this year when they did the same thing to the British Navy, 14 Brits were captured and held hostage for 15 days. The British chose to be passive in the face of hostile action. That choice had to come from the highest level. Do we want that kind of military? Do we want another Jimmy Carter?