He's a fresh face. He's young and smart. He speaks very well.

That should get him some attention.

But it's early, and there's many a slip twixt a cup and a lip. Remember how late in the game it was when Bill Clinton appeared on the radar?

Whether he was raised in a Muslim home is of no concern to me. It's what he believes now that counts. We used to believe in Santa Claus and the Easter bunny. That was then, this is now. If you haven't learned anything and changed your views on anything since you left mom and dad's house, then your head is in the sand.

At this point, my ideal race would be between Fred Thompson and Bill Richardson. But I'm not even paying attention yet.