'Obama's Bubba Gap': Readers had mixed reactions to whether Barack Obama is out of touch with the average voter. Alluding to the cover photo, one asked, "What's wrong with liking both arugula and beer? I do." Another said, "To suggest that Obama is unelectable is the 'shot in the arm' McCain's campaign needs." As for perceived elitism, one wrote, "We've had a president many Americans felt they could have a beer with, and that didn't turn out so well, did it? I don't want a president who is 'just like me' making many difficult and complex decisions."

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