Poll-itics: Obama tougher than McCain edition

By GottaLaff

Obama understands us, and he's tough:

It also finds Obama beats McCain, 63%-41%, on who most “understands the needs and problems of people like you.” And Obama got a boost on toughness after the convention. On, “Is he tough enough?” just 48% said he was in early August, but now 58% say so.

However:

Though Obama saw an increase in the commander-in-chief question, McCain still beats him by plenty -- 45%-29% say McCain is very likely to be an effective commander in chief. 19% say McCain's not likely to be effective; 34% say the same of Obama.

So tell me, how can you relate to people so well and be tough enough to lead without also being an effective commander in chief?