It's been a common theme of mine, that I just can't get as excited about the election now that the Primary is over, and I don't have Hillary to kick around anymore. Apparently this sentiment is widespread among Obama supporters and has carried over into their campaign contribution decisions - that is, to not make any, or not at the same pace as during the Primary. Since I first contributed to Obama, I've gotten frequent, sometimes daily, e-mails from the campaign, some with a specific point about something, all ending in a request for donations. I have tended to be swayed by the "it's the last day to contribute for this month's tally" pitch - my total contribution has gotten to $75 and I'm not sure when I'll stop.
All the continuing angst over Obama's moves to the center - I just want to say - get over it. It's way more important that we have a Democratic president then someone with an ideologogy as pure (and consistent) as the driven snow (who would not be electable). I still can't imagine Barack coming out with any statement or position that would sway me toward McCain or not voting. He's not going to be George Bush - he's not going to be a Republican - that's ALL that really matters to me. The fact that he is young, a phenomenal speaker, good-looking, constitutional-law-professor smart - all that is a bonus.
While it won't sway me at all, for others' sake, I hope he makes a good, if not great, veep pick.
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