Super Tuesday, at last

[rymenhild]

Tomorrow I am voting for Barack Obama. When viridian asked who I supported and why, I gave her the following list of reasons:

1. I can't forgive Hillary Clinton for voting to approve the war in Iraq.
2. I am seriously frightened of making dynastic succession a traditional way to choose a president. Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton would be a worrying string of family members in the White House. What if it continues further?
3. I love listening to Obama talk. (This is not a reason to choose a president, I know, but it does affect my gut reactions.)
4. I think Obama's got a better chance against McCain in the general election than Clinton.

Other people, wiser and better at expressing themselves than I, have provided reasons to vote for Obama. (Read the comments and follow the links.)

Finally, if you have time, watch the interview Obama gave at Google on November 14, 2007 (on YouTube in two parts, 22 and 24 minutes long respectively). Obama articulates his positions at length, clearly and with conviction. It's worth seeing.

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[rymenhild.livejournal.com]

Here's to a president who doesn't think the Middle East is in the Dark Ages!