Anyone who reads this blog or knows me personally knows that I am pretty much in the tank for Senator Barack Obama. Barring some astronomical revelation that would completely dilute my belief that he would make the best commander and chief, it is pretty much safe to say that Senator Obama has my vote.

Having said that, within ten minutes of Rev. Rick Warren’s questioning of John McCain during the live forum tonight, I found myself saying, “Oh crap.” Senator McCain came off lucid, spiritual, intelligent, presidential and funny. He told stories that would wet the eye and make most Americans swell with patriotism. All in all, he was very very good. I hate to say it, but it’s true.

Now, it’s easy to come off smooth and charismatic when you are not in the line of fire, and McCain is known for his forays into the area of belligerence and quick anger. And things may not play out very well come debate time. But tonight, he was damn near perfect, not his ideals or policies, because I do not agree with everything he says. However, if I were one of McCain’s constituents or someone who may have been on the fence about him, I would definitely be proud of the job he did tonight.

If he comes off as well during the upcoming debates, Obama and the Democratic party may be in trouble.