Obama and New Jersey

In the true spirit of disclosure (as if it weren't apparent), I am not a Democrat and cannot vote in that primary tomorrow. However, I was reminded this morning by two Obama campaign volunteers who were at the train station handing out leaflets that there they are in a fight worth noting. Where were the Hillary people I wonder?

Obama frankly in this race represents something completely different. We all know what we get with Hillary (or Billary). McCain is pretty clear as well despite his quasi anti-establishment rhetoric. Obama represents something new and because of that perception, also offers the chance for a change of course.

We are all sick of polarization for the sake of it. The Clinton's mastered this during Bill's first term and nothing has changed since. I worked on W's campaign in Texas when he ran for Governor and frankly believe that polarization has really blinded Democrats to an opportunity to work with an ally that would have worked with them to get things done (he did it in Texas). Instead, he became a demon because Al Gore lost in a close race. And the rest is history despite all psychotic delusional conspiracy theorists aside.

Along comes Obama who I disagree with in a number of ways except for one. I do believe that he could offer us the opportunity to come together in a way no other candidate can. I am a conservative. I could NEVER vote for Hillary because she thinks I am part of the vast right wing conspiracy. I could vote for Obama if he made the general. But what I do want from him is not to demonize people like me and those who support this blog. What I want is meat. Give us something other than John Edwards pap. Be a statesman.


Go figure.

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