From the historical perspective of Mexico, the line between Mexico and the U.S. is not just a border; it is a scar that has never quite healed over.

All politics is local, even international politics. That border represents a convenient dividing line between two people who see the world differently.

I'm for whatever it takes to secure our border with Mexico.

Self-righteousness in retrospect is easy--also cheap,

I don't see a bounce for Calderon from this. I really don't think he is in first place nor will he be in first place in coming days. As the polls unfold, he's not going to move up.

This was a major sabotage by the political parties because they simply didn't trust something that was new. You simply have to have political parties and their operatives campaigning abroad to stimulate interest and excitement, to convince voters that their candidates are worth it. That's what you do in politics.