Reply #168: Okay nicey poo, here goes

[cameozalaznick]

I'm for Obama because he represents a new chapter. His candidacy is historic. He has brought thousands of young people into this process and gotten them engaged. That is huge for the Democratic Party. When a young person votes in their first election, a connection is made. A brand is created if you will. I would like to see these youngsters buy the Democratic brand (as tarnished as it is). I believe that Obama is doing that now and will continue to do that in the GE.

I'm for Obama because he's laid out a progressive agenda for our future as a country. And when you marry that with his charm and charisma and willingness to engage with the other side... Well, that's amazing. It could alter the landscape of our politics. I'm tired of 50% plus one. I'd like to see liberals regain the reins of power in Congress and WH. I think Obama is the man to do it.

I'm for Obama because he's young and visionary and asks me to step up and be a better person. He tells me that it won't always be easy but that he'll listen even when we disagree. And if we do disagree, he encourages me not to be disagreeable. It is going to be hard. His first job is going to have to be winning over disaffected Hillary supporters. But if you give him half a chance, meet him halfway, he can do it.

I know that Hillary has gotten a raw deal in the media. It's not fair because life isn't fair. But it's just what is. It's time to face facts that she's damaged goods at the moment. And bringing down Obama through a protracted convention fight is not going to lift up her.

Hillary should graciously suspend her campaign and live to fight another day. Look at the way Al Gore has rehabilitated his image since 2000.

Sometimes, to get what you want, you gotta give it up.