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This was originally meant to be part of my Preparing for the Inauguration post, but it seemed distracting so I moved it here. I thought about deleting it, but my blog was on hiatus during the general election, and my earlier political posts didn’t reflect the later shift in my views. I wanted to go on the record, so here I go:
I voted for Obama. Of course I have reservations about him. I would have much rather voted for someone who shared my views on abortion (pro-life), and Supreme Court judges (I thought John Roberts was an ideal nominee, Obama didn’t). I would have preferred someone who didn’t show such an obvious anti-corporate bias. Additionally, I worry that Obama’s views on free trade will take us backwards. However, the ideal candidate is never available and I saw a lot about Obama to admire and appreciate: I look forward to having a president who is an inspirational and eloquent speaker. As the (several greats) granddaughter both of those who opposed slavery and those who held slaves, I know my legacy. I am so thankful for the opportunity to support an African American president, someone who can tell our youth that what they become is up to them. Also, Obama gives us the chance to start over with the world, and we desperately need that. I hope that his peace-oriented approach, his openness and desire for dialogue will bear fruit.
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I don’t agree with him on every point either, but like you said there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. I’m excited that he is eloquent too and agree that he give us a change to save face a little with the rest of the world.
Wouldn’t it be so much nicer if we could just say, we like what you do on this point, you will be the president for this point, guess what? We don’t actually like what you think here so you cannot govern that issue this other person who we like more on that issue will govern it. Of course on some issues you might not find what you are liking in any of them but of course then you can just pick the best one.
I am very hopeful!