Friday, September 12, 2008

That Doomed in November Feeling--Again

I try to be optimistic, "hope-y". And mostly I am, because it seems impossible to me that John McCain (and Sarah Palin) could win this election. But then again, people can be amazing. Like the Clinton backers who were so miffed that she didn't get the nomination that they are ready to vote Republican. Or the woman in this audio clip.

First, I have to say she is actually being pretty brave. She is saying these words in a NPR "Race and Politcs" discussion forum with whites, blacks, and latinos, people from her community of York, Pennsylvania. She is white, a widower who grew up on a farm that she describes as free from prejudice.









I'm just astounded. And not. I'm both.

If this is the kind of thing that keeps Obama from getting elected in November, this country is doomed. I mean, feel free to vote based on suitability to run a country. But sheesh. Canada is looking better every day.

Full report here.

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