A very revealing profile of Barack Obama. Joe Klein seems to have tapped into his nature as a leader -- and by extension has made some predictions about how he would act as president -- without fawning over him. That said, I don't think this piece is going to sway many people to vote for him, or move a John McCain supporter to reconsider his vote. Most of the article revolves around analysis of the high water marks of Obama's campaign, with campaign insiders brought in for comment. Some of the anonymous sourcing is frustrating, but not a deal breaker. His choice of anecdotes is not as predictable as I would have thought -- there was a good deal of new information here for me.

Obama supporters will appreciate this piece, but it's not very objective. While grounded in some observations that may be a little more than anecdotal, it's not sufficient to be considered hard evidence. That being said, it gets high points for insight and relevance.

The article is largely an interview and analysis of Barack's character and style. That is an important part of why he is winning. The story is nice, but not especially incisive or revealing if you have been following the campaign.

This is an interesting and insightful profile of Obama but it is hardly objective. Klein doesn't try to hide his admiration. Obama supporters and undecided voters who are still objectively weighing the candidates (and willing to discount Klein's bias) will find it interesting. McCain supporters will view it as campaign propaganda.