Reply #31: I have that fear, but I also think Obama has such a wide and diverse following

[CTyankee]

that he will be in a position to attract the "best and brightest" a la JFK. Carter, I felt, was too insulated with his Georgia buddies, and his "born again" status made liberals uneasy. Obama attracts a wider swath. Hopefully, they will bring to the table a more realistic view of world politics.

I'd be interested to know about the parallels you mention. I'm trying to remember back to the Carter days and think of specifics...