Your flaw in that thinking process Brass, is that Obama has produced nothing of substance, outside of applying the word "change" in every other sentence he utters. He has pledged no timetable for getting out of Iraq. His political platform is nearly identical to Hillary's. He's neither sponsored nor carried any major legislation as a Senator. He's done squat. He DOES speak a good liberal game, and has more speaking Chrasima than McCain & Hillary combined. If it ever came down to substance, it's likely the voters would look elsewhere
I think that Obama's appeal (at least during this primary contest) has been the way he has conducted himself. Honorably and honestly. Clinton assumed she was the nominee from the beginning. When it became clear that she was, in fact, NOT the presumptive nominee, she through the kitchen sink at Obama. When the voters saw that, her numbers plummeted faster.
Obama, rather than bow to the sliming or get involved in it, called her out on it. When someone tried to make the race about his pastor's sermons and crazy comments, Obama said what needed to be said and showed that he could unite. When his pastor came out and specifically showed his ass, Obama denounced him.
Obama walked the gauntlet of the primary race and is in the lead. He's passed the interview as far as I'm concerned. His policies are beside the point, in my opinion because he will have to lead the country for everyone. He'll spell out his policies once the general is in full swing. You'll have plenty of time to whine and cry about how he wants to get out of Iraq by (whenever) after the convention is over. (I feel confident that you will since for you it is all about what letter follows the candidate's name.)
Also, regarding some of your jabs at Obama. Had Kennedy sponsored a bunch of wonderful legislation when he was elected president? What was W's claim to fame in the 2000 primary race? Something about he would be the guy most favored for beer buddy consumption? At least Obama has been to NUMEROUS countries, whereas W had been to exactly ZERO.
Personally, I suspect that when we start seeing debates between McCain and Obama, people will not be able to constantly refer to this.