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"Bittergate" is important because it has pointed out a serious flaw in Sen Obama's ability to handle criticism of any kind.His candidacy has been singularly marked by the media's lack of questioning.I think he feels that he does not have to respond to questions he finds uncomfortable.His arrogance and sense of entitlement have indeed shown through this past week, and it does not bode well for his candidacy in November.As you point out, the Republicans will throw the whole house at him, not just the kitchen sink, and he can't just pout and think it beneath him to respond.(I think John Kerry's campaign was a perfect example of that failure!)There is no doubt in my mind that this is a significant lack in this candidate and that Democrats need to keep it in mind as they nominate their standard bearer.He will not win a general election,Sen Clinton will, because she can handle the Republicans.She has in the past and she will in November.
