I concur that it's a tough job; that said, Carney is really lousy at it to boot.

This is not the typical Limbaugh column, and it's a good one. The Obama camp continues to rely on the so-called "Mediscare" argument all the while failing to realize that it's a loser. And why is it a loser? Because Romney has the cash to set the record straight.

Concur. The "likeability" factor is a red-herring; referring to Obama as "likeable" is just a simple way to preempt being called racist. Along these lines, it can also be used to justify voting against him.

"Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cleaver said Romney should not have criticized President Obama in front of a black audience . . . " And just why the Hell not?

Excellent point.

LOL . . . I just spat chips and salsa all over my keyboard!!!

Good point. After all, how many different ways can students butcher "Jingle Bell Rock?" (LOL!) With two little ones and two teens, I have two more 7th grade band concerts to attend before I die. Talk about cringing . . . =)

Query: If Romney defeats Obama in November, can he simply -- by executive order -- direct the IRS not to collect the tax, just as Obama did recently concerning the deportation of a million or so illegal aliens?

I'm not sure I understand all the fuss here, folks. Roberts just handed BHO enough rope to hang himself by marrying him to an enormous tax increase during an election year, a tax that Obama can no longer deny is a tax without rendering his signature legislative achievement flat-out unconstitutional! He also severely limited the potential for federal intrusion into our individual lives by placing clear cut limitations on the commerce clause and its impact on personal choice. If BHO and his ilk want to socially engineer us by imposing more "taxes" they will be tossed out on their behinds. Say what you will, but this was a victory for conservatism.

One would hope. But as I said, by now, anybody who would remain dazzled by Obama doesn't seem to care about his level of dishonesty.

Well said, and that was the essence of my point. By now, the fact that Obama lied about his upbringing/background isn't likely to sway any votes because anybody who would vote for him at this point just doesn't care about such things.