Of course Sarah has gotten under Obama’s skin. He is all artifice and device and she is an authentic two-fisted American woman.

It’s not even a fair fight. But it does present a great life lesson for the kids…and even for grown-ups who aren’t too far gone.

The point is this: why spend time trying to develop an outward appearance (as Obama has) when it is much more attractive (not to mention easier) just to be yourself? Authentic trumps contrived every time.

Actually, Karl Rove’s article today’s Wall Street Journal–”Obama Can’t Win Against Palin”–takes a slightly different angle…but the bottom line is the same.

Palin has gotten under Obama’s skin.

Here’s excerpt and link

Of all the advantages Gov. Sarah Palin has brought to the GOP ticket, the most important may be that she has gotten into Barack Obama’s head. How else to explain Sen. Obama’s decision to go one-on-one against “Sarah Barracuda,” captain of the Wasilla High state basketball champs?

As a stand-in for Karl and the Death Rays, here’s Sinatra doing his rendition of “I’ve got you under my skin”…

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