Will the real Obama please stand up?

This is an interesting article in The New York Observer.  The McCain campaign is now focusing on Obama's "touchiness" every time he is questioned about his record.  On October 6th, he asked a crowd in Albuquerque, "Who is the real Senator Obama?"  He claimed that Obama thinks "somehow the usual rules don't apply" and fails to supply an open book about his political record.  McCain asserted that whatever the question or issue may be, Obama provides a "back story."  

"In short: Who is the real Barack Obama? But ask such questions and all you get in response is another barrage of angry insults."

Political ideology aside, McCain is trying to show that Obama is not a desirable leader because he is not giving us the truth up front.  Whether or not you agree, here is an example of what we have discussed in class.  This assertion by McCain focuses on the personality of Obama or "what is going on underneath the surface" rather than his behaviors or style.  McCain is hoping to convince voters that there is somehow something deceptive or misleading about his opponent.  This is an especially undesirable quality of a president today.  Our concept of leadership, entails translucence and clarity.  Especially because of the economic crisis, I feel that Americans want the truth up front and are tired of the corruption and deceit that have pervaded the issues for so long.  I am not sure how successful this attempt will be however.  I feel that it may be viewed as an uncalled for and inappropriate comment.