Funny, but, those manning the wheel, steer in a direction that credits or discredits, the will of the people. Jimmy Carter's character, should never be in question. If that's you criteria, then, he is at or near the top of the list. I count the resistance of the elite ruling class, as a signal of a good leader, not bad. They say jump, and expect the proper response. I seriously don't accept the suggestion that Obama is a pipeline politician. If he is, well, second verse same as the first, again. McCain and especially Palin are a NOGO. I have hope for this country, and I don't judge my choices with my net worth as the focal point. That, I believe is the problem holding this society back.