Medved's Two Insecapable Truths

Michael Medved, in his Town Hall column today, points out the two truths that are dominating the political scene right now:

1. In the midst of the unfolding crisis in the financial system, the economy isn’t just the major issue, it’s the only issue. Other controversies involving social and foreign policy disputes that seem disconnected from the financial breakdown, will waste time of campaigners and candidates and alienate the public in the process.

2. The people have become so profoundly skeptical of their political and business leaders that sweeping reform programs and positive proposals for change will gain no traction. When it comes to rescue and renewal plans for the collapsing economy, the public doesn’t understand and doesn’t trust them.

He then writes:

Despite the messianic expectations that earlier attended the Obama campaign, the people won’t vote this time on glittering visions of hope and change. They will vote for the candidate who scares them least, and who provides the best indication of allowing the normal processes of recovery to take their course.

You can read the rest of the article on the ways he thinks McCain can regain some traction, but they seem, ultimately, futile. The person who scares them the least, it is now obvious, is Mr. Obama.