In some ways he is a joke. He made a few errant, inflammatory comments during the primaries that showed why he couldn't be president. But other than that, they guy makes alot of sense.
I've only become familiar with him recently, so I can't speak to his anti-semitism. I haven't seen even a small amount of that, and I have watched or read many of his speeches this season. I love his stances on civil rights and protecting the Constitution. He's something of a peacenick based on what I've heard, and has even taken some initiative in moving warring areas toward peace.
He's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, and that's why he'll only be vice president. As much as I may like him, I like McCain a whole lot better.
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