So I had lunch with one of my former bosses today. He's 80, a lifelong Republican, and white. We talked about Obama and he is thoroughly impressed with the guy. I think part of his opinion is colored by the fact he and Obama went to the same high school in Hawaii, but I respect this man's opinion a lot. He believes Obama is the most exciting candidate in the race and possess the qualities necessary to be president. I'm not sure I agree, but if Obama is pulling old white male Republicans he could do some damage in the general election. I still don't think he gets past Hillary, but if he does it looks like (at this early stage) he has a shot to make this an interesting race.