This is getting some play around the blogosphere, though I’m not sure what the big deal is.

Also, Hilzoy at Obsidian Wings is making the case that Obama is a serious policy wonk because his name shows up on obscure but important legislation. Of course, only a wonk would believe this makes some one a wonk. I’d say it makes him a smart politician. The paradox of running for president from the senator is the pressure to have done something, and the reality that anything you do can be held against you in a campaign. Considering this, wonkish bills are pretty safe. No one’s going to bash Obama over his support of generic test regulation. His support of non-proliferation is perhaps the most daring … even though it seems a bit dated.

The truth is, we won’t really now how superb his political vision is until we hear him take on the big issues like social security, education, and Medicare.