In this American Idol-infused culture of style over substance, Mitt gets a B for LYING, because he sounded good when he did so. Would someone please tell me why a respectable newspaper gives high marks for dishonesty? Unbelievable. The Chronicle should fire Richard Dunham’s ass. This is an opinion piece, not a report card.

Actually, I have been thinking about that. I can imagine a possible future where we pick presidents American Idol style - and that is a scary thought. Probably make a good futuristic thriller movie premiss.