The measure of a man

He that walks with the wise will be wise, and he that walks with a fool will harm himself – Proverbs 13:20:

We prefer the shorter version - lie down with dogs, get up with fleas.

So, is this political desperation or just one more crafty, albeit transparent, Axelrod/AKPD messaging manipulation scheme to get out the vote?  Time will tell.  It does speak volumes to the character of Mr. Obama and his ineptitude at leadership and governance.