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Recap for me. Where do you stand?
I know I've missed the last few months, I'm just interested in where everyone stands.
Right now I'm just bitter about the elections. I feel like we have two poor choices for candidates and ONCE AGAIN I'm voting against someone rather than for someone. People keep calling me to ask to rally for Obama and I can't/won't do it. I just can't get behind him.
I really felt like we started out with some quality choices on both sides that I could've seen myself voting for and were left scraping the barrel and I don't even really understand how it happened.
I just felt like after 8 years of baloney, I'd feel relief around this time of 2008. Now, I feel like I want to get to like 2011 so we can see who are potential choices are for the next run.
I started out last year so revved up, so energized about getting Bush out of office and inspired by some individuals, now the word "change" makes me want to vomit.
Re: Recap for me. Where do you stand?
Ditto!
I ended up voting all Dem., though I am not thrilled with them in general. I find the labels of "socialist" and "most liberal" applied to Dems. like Obama, Pelosi, Reid, etc. laughable, because they are so middle of the road on the political spectrum.?
Besides his most recent antics, which make him look foolish, McCain's VP pick made me really po'd. To me, it's like he's making a mockery of our gov't. I've really had enough of stupidity for 8 yrs... the last thing we need is more stupid.?
Anyway, I'm thinking if Obama wins, nothing great will really be accomplished in 4 yrs but at least we can keep from sinking deeper into a hole. If McCain wins, I honestly have no clue what will go down. Maybe a legislative branch with Dem. majority can keep him in check, but I will be more worried about things getting worse all around.
I am actually really excited. I was an Edwards supporter, then a Clinton supporter, but I wound up with Obama. I was never against him, just thought the other two were better. But as I've started following him more the past six months or so, I am truly inspired. I am excited to vote for him.
I am nearly as excited to vote against McCain and more importantly Palin.
I'm with you. Some times I get really pumped about Obama, but there are just things that BOTHER me with him, and I'm worried. It may be my Israeli side of the family, but I am very concerned with Middle East Policy. I am trying to get past it, though.
Other than my doubts on his true feelings about Israel, I'd be really excited about Obama.
I've toyed with the idea of writing in Hillary (especially being in a very blue state)- Im going to make a game day decision.
All said while wearing my Obama pin today
I'm enthused about Obama, but I've had my moments of frustration. There was a while I wanted to vomit at my own vote for change magnet, but I've kept it on the back of my car. The Yes we Can video seems cliche to me now, but I got a little teary eyed during the Obamamercial over his mom.
Of course I was an Obama supporter from before he even announced. I can understand how someone who supported someone else could be a little disheartened. I definately think it's gotten ugly and typical and not just between the candidates, but between supporters too.
Mostly I'm just happy it's finally here and almost over, 'cause we can't sustain the fever pitch. (I can only drive past so many Yes on 8 signs before I run over someone's lawn) I'm so looking forward to Tuesday being done, but I'm terrified of losing on a number of issues and candidates.
I am voting FOR Obama. I am very very exciting to be voting for him!
Ditto this 10000%
As I said the other day--for the first time in my life, I voted FOR someone, instead of against someone else.
It made me feel incredibly awesome. I left the polling place with a giant smile on my face and I felt like I'd accomplished something.
Do I agree with every policy position of Obama's? No. Do I believe he can deliver on all his campaign promises? No.
But I do think he's the right person for this job right now. And I think he's going to surround himself with incredible people. And he did something no other politician has ever done--he inspired me.
Obama-mama-to-be! Totally in the tank, drinking the Kool Aid.
I'm an old lady, so this isn't the first time I've really-really supported a candidate or felt excited by one. (Clinton!)
However, I was supremely bored by both Gore and Kerry, so it's nice to really believe in someone again! And although I think his campaign's had some missteps along the way, I firmly believe that he'll be a great leader. If nothing else, we may regain some respect from other world leaders again.
Marquis, I really have to call this into question:
Why would you hold in such high regard a group that obviously does not have its best interests at heart? A group that regularly has its contributions returned to them? A group that, time and time again, supports candidates who would actively deny them civil rights?
I can see how the LCR made sense back in the "true Republican" days of smaller govt't, lower taxes, etc. But in the last 20 years, with the Republican party posturing as the moral majority and bending over for the religious right, I honestly can't understand why they continue like they do. Their own party hates them! Why would a group like this inspire comfort to anyone?
I'm not trying to start anything, really. Just trying to understand where you're coming from.
It took me awhile but I am 100% for Obama.
Edit: I am just as excited to be voting against McCain / Palin
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Although I have been fed up with the Republican party since the religious right has hijacked it, I am happily voting for McCain. I still feel he is more moderate than many Republicans. I don't think I have ever voted against a candidate. Luckily so far in my long life I have been able to vote for a presidential candidate which is why in '96 I voted for the Libetarian candidate rather than vote against Clinton by voting for Dole who I did not like.
DH is voting against Obama. He wanted to vote Democrat this year even though he is an Independent. He is angry at Bush and the Republicans but given his choice for the Democratic candidate he decided on McCain. In his reasons he has stated McCain has experience and has shown over his career to vote against party lines. Maybe not recently but Obama has never voted against his party in the U.S. Senate or as a state senator. DH wants someone who like him can support different issues not partisan ones. Also when looking at the issues that matter most to DH, McCain lined up closer than Obama did on the majority of them.
I'm voting third party. I live in Alabama which I'm mostly sure will go red. I can't quite bring myself to vote for McCain, though I would prefer him in office to Obama. Even so, I'm similar in my line of thinking to Caden in her post a few up from mine.
And I don't feel like I'm throwing my vote away at all. I really don't like the two party system and would love to see it changed. Neither party really represents me.
I feel almost exactly the same except I'm excited about Palin. That's given me a little bit of feeling like I'm voting for something. I'm more excited about her future than how she will do in the next four years since she would only be vp so I'm still pretty bitter about the election (and hey, I'm from PA so it works!). The word "change" definitely makes me want to vomit too.
I'm not sure. Since McCain was named Republican candidate, I thought I'd be voting McCain as an anti-Obama vote......but then came Palin. Now it's a toss up between third party/write-in or still an anti-Obama McCain vote despite Palin.
I also find myself with similar feelings as Caden. Part of me would like to see Obama win (without my help of course)...just to see what happens.
I'm a former die-hard McCain supporter who's still nursing a broken heart over how he has completely abandoned his principles with this election.
I'm thoroughly disgusted by Palin, who neatly captures much about the Republican party that has alienated me over the past 16 years, including the whole "let's criticize those who dare to be educated" bent. My dislike of Palin is very, very strong.
If McCain had selected anyone other than Palin, I'd hold my nose and vote for him. However, at this point I've pretty much accepted that I'm likely to be voting against McCain (ugh, it really hurts to type that), rather than for anyone.