ACORN

Yes, I've worked with ACORN. They perform a vital role in our democracy: encouraging citizens to participate by registering them to vote.

I regret that members of that organization have been involved with fraud, and I call on everyone to respect the integrity of the voting process. Nothing is more dangerous to our future than a loss of faith that system.

Why won't Barack Obama say something like that, rather than trying to distance himself? I would respect him so much more, and I can't believe that anyone who was undecided would vote for McCain solely due to such an admission.

Politics has all but extinguished straight talk.