Obama's decency?

Maybe.  Here's why Patterico thinks so.

Here, too.

And again:

I will point out that I have said exactly the same thing about Obama's relationships with Rezko, Ayers, and Wright, and what it says about his judgment.

Obama may turn out to be a crook, anti-American, and a slimeball.  But we owe him a chance to prove to be otherwise.
But I echo this open letter to Obama:

The time for rejoicing over the victory will soon end, and you’ll be facing hard decisions. My fellow Republicans — even the lightly squishy McCain-supporters like myself — will be objecting strenuously to very many of the things you’ll do.

I’d like you to nominate John Roberts clones to the Supreme Court, reduce government spending, take advance action on the impending entitlements disaster, and be a vigilant hawk on foreign policy.

That’s not happening.

So, I’d like to ask you for some things that you’ve promised, on your terms. In return, I — and many like me — will respectfully but vigorously fight your plans. When you’re the president, the quid pro quo isn’t all that good.

Here’s what you can do, consistent with your promises...