I would feel more comfortable if Obama were to name Robert Rubin as his chief economic adviser. Or Paul Volcker. [Although Volcker is probably old enough that he would turn down the job.]

Your figures on Obama's tax plans correspond to what I have read elsewhere.

Heard some interesting speculation about Obama possibly picking Chuck Hagel to be his running mate. That probably won't happen, either, because Hagel has very conservative views on some of the social issues like stem-cell research, abortion, and civil unions for gays. But it would sure change the dynamics of the political race.