Wayne Edmondson's Reviews > Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

1) As much as it pains me to say it, Obama was probably the best choice available in 2008. But it was a triumph by default. Hillary's narrative of The Establishment's inevitable choice was irreparably crippled by her chronic indecision, her inability to muzzle her husband, and internecine squabbling amongst her staff. And McCain's campaign was an unending comedy of errors: as demonstrated by his impatience with any problem that needed more than a quick fix,his inattention to detail (or apparent apathy) on any issue outside of national defense, and an absolutely terrible job in vetting Palin. A lackadaisical candidacy would not bode well for a successful presidency.

2) This book will pretty much kill Sarah Palin's future in politics on the national stage. I posit that's a good thing for the nation and for her own mental health. Her naivete and ignorance of history and policy is startling; the crumbling of her psyche as the campaign drags along is tragic. One of the small triumphs of the McCain campaign was their ability to steward her through her nervous breakdown and avoid a "Muskie moment." I have no doubt that she'd be a lot of fun to converse with at a fish fry or crawfish boil, but I don't want her within 100 miles of the White House.

3) If I put politics on the back burner, I think I would enjoy a cup of coffee or dinner with every 2008 candidate... except for John Edwards. That man is a lying, sanctimonious, delusional, and hypocritical scumbag.