The Economist's verdict: an endorsement that was not a foregone conclusion

Typical Economist for me: I find plenty to disagree with, mixed with a good bit of wisdom, topped off with phrases like “cloud-cuckoo-land” and references to “Southern-fried” headbanger Torquemadas:

http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21565623-america-could-do-better-barack-obama-sadly-mitt-romney-does-not-fit-bill-which-one

Happy to discuss at Lex Coffee, Macado's, or anywhere besides Huntley 230...