Count me in the Antle column — some provisional skepticism is warranted here. There’s no doubt that Obama is a compelling figure with lots of natural talent on the stump. But he’s never had to go the distance in a competitive race, with daily attacks and the ever-present chance of a fatal gaffe. And then there’s the not-insignificant matter of whether Obama’s circle of advisors are capable of putting together the kind of organization that wins caucuses and primaries. Time will tell.



