Some of the pundits were not impressed with Obama's renouncement of his former pastor yesterday. Joe Scarborough on MSNBC's Morning Joe said he looked like he was reading a recipe for cheesecake. Can you imagine the outrage had he delivered his message with fire-breathing passion?

What I saw was a man in a lot of pain. Rather than soft, I saw wounded, injured, hurt deeply, a man who had just been knee-capped by someone he considered a friend. And he had to make a break from this long-term relationship, maintaining his composure, before a bank of microphones and cameras while the whole world watched. Can you imagine the pressure he was under?

But he kept his cool! He didn't raise his voice, he didn't show much emotion, he did what he had to do in a very measured, reasonable manner. It made me admire him even more. I hope it translates into new support from some who were undecided.

Most of the undecided voters in this year's election are white, middle-aged men, some usually identify as Independents, most say they are Republicans. They feel left out of this year's contest which is usually dominated by white, middle-aged men. I guess we'll get to see which bias gets less support - age, sex, or race.