Will be interesting to see how this pans out. My opinion is that, based on everything I've read and heard, Patraeus is a much better general than McChrystal. I suspect that even if Patraeus hates Obama's guts (which is definitely a strong possibility), he will remain professional and work to accomplish what is best for the guys on the ground.

I have a hard time feeling sorry for McChrystal stepping on his dick since he openly said he voted for Obama, even if is an acomplished SF type guy. Not much in the way of principles if you'll vote for Obama over a fellow war hero like John McCain (despite all his other faults). I don't like people that blow whichever way the wind blows.