Obama on Palin's Pregnancy

Barack Obama, remarking on Bristol Palin’s pregnancy:

Mr. Obama said the pregnancy “has no relevance to Governor Palin’s performance as a governor or her potential performance as a vice president.” He added that, “my mother had me when she was 18. How family deals with issues and teen-age children — that shouldn’t be the topic of our politics.”

“So,” he added, “I would strongly urge people to back off these kinds of stories.”

Well-said, and an example of what I regard as one of the finest qualities in his character. His response was supportive and respectful; it’s proof that good leaders want to discuss the issues, not participate in pissing matches.