Caseyindc, it is really interesting the way you put it. But as deep as it may be, it is a very common question that is asked to every presidential candidate. The words may be different, but the question is the same. So to be not prepared for this answer, Obama either showed that either he is not ready to face these challenges that presidents face when they are in power, or he does not have a clear-cut opinion of his own, or he is just an opportunist waiting to see where the majority would lean. I like neither one of them. I don't think he was being wise and educated when he said that it is above his paygrade to answer that question.