Definitely Maybe

I think I'm too liberal for my own good. While I have definitely been moved by the emotional pull of the Democratic convention (Hillary's speech last night, especially her references to Harriet Tubman; Joseph Biden's story of returning home to his sons in Delaware every night from D.C. after losing his wife and daughter to a car accident; Michelle Obama's account of her father persevering through diminishing health), I'm still not quite...there. I really should be--Obama seems to be a genuine, trust-worthy guy who's got his shit together. For awhile I was bothered by his level of experience (or lack of), but considering I think the ideal candidates would be ones who leave their regular lives to enter public service, I'm not so sure how much "experience" really plays a hand anymore.

I have to admit that I'm a Hillary supporter. That doesn't mean that I like everything that she's sad or done, or that she'd be my best friend if we knew each other. But I do think she's bold, brazen, competent and capable. My heart really went out to her as the media, D.C. and the general public made misogynistic remarks at her expense. But she persevered and I will always be proud of her for that.

There is no way on this green earth that I will vote for John McCain; I'm not willing to see Adam return to Iraq, to see gay rights go down the toilet, the economy continue to flounder or veterans get left behind upon return from war because of McCain's red tape.

So I guess my choice is Obama. I'd hate to be a die-hard liberal and not vote for him during this most monumental of historical elections. I think I'd always regret it. I think I will take up my coworker and receive an Obama '08 sign for my front yard. I've never been big on airing my political ideals (except in polite conversation, mind you, along with talk of religion and money). But this election is different; this election is of monumental significance.

So yes, I'm definitely voting for Obama. Maybe.