Betsy Newmark catches the wildly—overrated Barack Obama foolishly touting his own his erudition, but instead revealing his own limited knowledge. Along the way, Betsy, a gifted teacher, sheds useful light on the Supreme Court's enduring political mischief.

Meanwhile, Polipundit catches Obama in another revealing gaffe.

The bad news is that Barack Obama is a rising star. The good news is that he is so vain that he reveals his limitations with some regularity. Still, expect Obama to play the racial entitlement card with skill borne of practice, as the Democrats search for someone to propel them back into the White House. A Rodham—Obama ticket in 2008?

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