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All's fair
All's fair in war and politics. The ad asks a legitimate question.
I'd like Barack Obama to be answering the phone -- although I'm sure it's some functionary who answers it first -- because I think he's the more clear-headed, calm, cool, and responsive of the two. He has consistently demonstrated grace under pressure.
I don't think having "met" world leaders at functions is much help when something big happens. It's being able to meet the situation at hand that matters then. Responsiveness. The ability to think clearly and quickly and to take the right action in the moment. He's got it.