Apologies in advance for the quickie diary, but I'd feel worse, even remiss, if I didn't take a moment to share a little of Jon Chait'sThe Case For Obama, online today in New York.
Chait was a lukewarm Obama supporter in 2008.
Unlike so many of his supporters, I never experienced a kind of emotional response to his candidacy. I never felt his election would change everything about American politics or government, that it would lead us out of the darkness. Nothing Obama did or said ever made me well up with tears.I can't say the same, having had a deep emotional investment from the moment I heard Barack Obama speak at the 2004 Dem convention. But I get it, Jon. I understand the more reasonable, neutral stance.Possibly for that same reason, I have never felt even a bit of the crushing sense of disappointment that at various times has enveloped so many Obama voters.
Actually, it seems almost familiar. From time to time here at the GOS, I've read similar sentiments, strong disapproval of the President's actions, bitter disappointment in his failure to measure up to someone's expectations, and though I, too, would like a word with the man (just one word: Guantanamo), it's never occurred to me to decline to vote. Sit it out? No frackin' way. Nevah happen. (I have already voted, first day of early voting, thank you.)
From threads of long-ago disappointment and disapproval, I recall some talk of "sitting it out."
Don't be that guy or girl. This is no time to brick it. I'll let Jon tell you why. (/Kanye's-gonna-let-you-finish ;)
