Mar 30 2009
Relocated: Why I’ll Be Happy In November
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Why I’ll Be Happy In November
I just thought I’d take a moment to explain why I’ll be a very happy person in November. And that’s because regardless of who wins the General, this is going to be a great time for American politics.
I decided at the beginning of the primaries that if McCain lost the Republican primary and Obama won the Democratic, I’d vote Obama. Why?
Because, as different as the candidates’ stances may be, they have several things in common.
1) They both want to leave moral decisions to the people, or at least to the States, rather than legislating them from Washington (i.e. gay marriage)
2) They are both men of principal, who are honest and consistent about where they stand on the issues.
3) Most importantly, they are both known for being willing and able to work across the aisle to get things done. This is especially important in this coming election cycle. The polarization that Bush has caused in this nation is absurd.
I think it’s important that both parties focus on uniting their constituents. Because I think there are a number of Republicans who hate Bush, and the Democrats are just plain confused after their Primaries. I’m excited to see the battle royale that will surely come over the next several months. BUT, once that is over, I am excited to see the winner unite not just a party, but a nation.
I think that whether it’s Obama or McCain, we can expect to see relatively few vetos. Which is not to say they won’t veto things when they really, truly believe that they need to. It’s to say that they will be proactive in approaching all constituencies, including both parties’ leadership, to resolve issues BEFORE they come to the veto chopping block. I am ecstatic to see who the two nominees are, and I think that everyone should be.
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