I'd say the latest poll results put Georgia on the back-burner of possible Obama results; I still think a meeting with Jimmy Carter would be sound, and courageous.
But the state's English homonym, "Grozia", has given us an opportunity to show some sound foreign policy judgment and, at the same time, show some contrasts with McCain's mode of governance.
Between Georgia and Russia, I can't say that I can say either party is blameless, but Russia can certainly be accused of malicious intent. The old "what's ours is ours, what's yours is negotiable" stance certainly seems to be in play.
John McCain looks ready to start Cold War II right now, and doesn't look to be above the Bushite "you're for us, or against us" ploy with no less than China, which might not result to our advantage. Obama, in contrast, seems to have accurately perceived the reptilian nature of Russian foreign policy and looks more deft. Containment with a light touch.
Biden would be useful in this policy area, if it continues in its unsteady way and if he ends up getting the nod. He will talk tough, but not crazy tough like McCain.
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