Why I’m Rooting for Barack Obama

While I’m not endorsing his candidacy for President, Barack Obama is one of several Democrats who I could live with in the White House.

I think he’s a bit more lefty than he gets credit for, but I haven’t seen anything suggesting closed-mindedness. I’d far prefer an open-minded liberal to a closed-minded crunchy con.

But if Ralph Nader can stay out of the way, Barack Obama is the only candidate running for the White House that was anti-War on day one. And on the hugest issue in national politics, Obama has one fewer hurdle to clear than Hillary, who voted for the invasion but will get zero conservative backing.

If the major parties gave me another slew of anti-life candidates, I won’t say I wouldn’t necessarily vote for Obama. Having an open mind and being the best chance at ending Hillary’s political aspirations, though, is good enough reason for me to root for him.