A Life-Long Republican Weighs In On Your Ronald Reaganby
draylogan Mon Feb 18, 2008 at 11:25:13 PM EST
Barack Obama, if nominated as the Democratic Candidate will carry the most states in the general election since Ronald Reagan in 1984 (49 States). He will make historic changes that will fall slightly short of what most Progressives (Is that what you call yourselves?) desire, but will be far more sweeping then they could have attained otherwise. He will do this with great support from both sides of the "aisle."
The problem is, you may not elect him. He may not be your candidate. And it is because so many of you sit in your little liberal bubbles talking with each other so much that you can't see what you have in front of you.
Wake up Democrats!!!<snip>
In conclusion, the thing that should wake ALL of you up is to realize that I will be voting for Barack Obama. There are many like me. I know of NO Republicans who would vote for Hillary. None.
Why? Is it because he isn't progressive? No, it's because of his message. He inspires. Don't discount words. I am pro-life and anti-gay marriage. But what is more important to me, is bringing this nation together with a message of shared responsibility. WE can do this. Not just Progressives. Not just Democrats. Not just Independents. We ALL can do this. We are the hope we have been waiting for.
(There is a listing of reasons in the Diary that you may want to read. Several have already been discussed here; one I really don't like, but it is the Diarist's opinion, not mine.)
I hear Republican after Republican echoing how they will be happy to vote for Obama over McCain.
IMHO, the serious Clinton supporters who may stay home over an Obama nomination will be swept away by the Independents and Republicans and newly registered Democratic voters standing in line to take their place.
This could be big - hell - this WILL be big! And we have front row seats, people.