you can explain it to me? this is a matter of opinion, there are no facts in dispute.  His campaign has spun it just like that, until they noticed it wasn't helping. Do you have tenure?  Do you expect your students to learn from you?  Somehow I think my opinions can stay my own, I can defend them, but don't expect anyone to just roll over and agree with me.  I don't like anyone telling me what I'm missing and what I need.  And that's truth.