Make it work
It goes without saying that we need a Democrat in the White House next year. But with Edwards dropping off and Super Tuesday next week I haven't necessarily decided on which one.
Edwards spoke my language. He consistently kept to his message of alleviating poverty and suffering, of helping those who need it most. To me that embodies true leadership, being willing to make sacrifices to raise people up and do the right thing. Clinton and Obama address these issues but not with the same passion or determination, Obama is much more obscure and pander-y and Clinton, you have more focus but not as much passion. And neither of you talk specifically about homelessness. You should.
When Edwards withdrew his candidacy today he did so on the premise that each of them agreed to carry his mission forward, to alleviate poverty and suffering. And I'll be watching tonight to see if that changes the dialogue from the pattern of sniping and backbiting (which is unbelievably boring) to the already much touted change with added substance and focus. Change with strategy and passion for alleviating poverty. And then and only then will I decide which box to check on Tuesday, which cheering section to stand in.
You've got to earn it, kids, because you are not my first choice and this isn't my first time at the prom. And there are thousands and thousands of thinking Edwards supporters who feel exactly like me, regardless of what the pollsters predict.
Now show us what you've got.
I'm with you. I'll be watching this debate closely. Both candidates have strengths and weaknesses, so there's no clear winner to me.
Posted by: Glennia | January 31, 2008 at 12:21 PM