Why I'm voting for Obama

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by PaloAltoCougar

I understand Obama's no saint, but saints don't get involved in politics in the first place. I'm concerned about McCain's remarkably bad academic record, his reputation for being "the meanest S.O.B on the Hill" (and while I like toughness, I don't like jerkness), his spasmodic decisionmaking (Palin, the bailout, etc.) and he remains a bit of a lecher according to certain private accounts. Obama's devotion to his wife and kids seems sincere, and his personal achievements are very impressive.

Yes, I am bothered by his 20-year attendance record in front of the inflammatory reverend, and by his socialist role models from his youth. But I put everything on the scales, and it still tilts pretty firmly toward Barry.

Fair enough.

I just can't bring myself to vote for someone so far to the left. There is really nothing about his politics that I agree with.

McCain really isn't much better, but unlike Obama. he's at least shown some bi-partisanship.