Getting off the Fence, Clinton or Obama, Obama or Clinton?
Thank you to all who contributed (Jiminy Bizbo, Rottenchester, Dennis, W and Anna). Great essays today, and comments.
I’m in the process of getting off the fence - and part of that process was reading this post by Jeffrey Feldman of Frameshop fame.
It is a fantastic post - that really nailed some of the issues I’ve been wrestling with. Here is the conclusion, but READ THE ENTIRE POST. It makes no judgments just observations. The conclusion:
I do believe there are some, clear policy distinctions in the Democratic nomination this time around. But in the end, I believe this is a choice between two very different styles of doing politics clearly distinguishable in the efforts to get out votes.
The Obama approach is personal, but sloppy, growing, but rough edged, about participation, but at times alienating. An Obama presidency would likely bring all these characteristics to our national politics–the good and the not so good.
The Clinton campaign is personalized, but at times too formal, constant, but lacking in enthusiasm, capable of immense broadcast capability, but lacking a sense of citizen participation. A Clinton presidency would likely bring all these characteristics to our national politics—the good and the not so good.
I’m off to my regular Monday night activity where I’ll be discussing last night’s Superbowl 
and politics with non-political junkies. I wonder who they are voting for tomorrow?
Back late tonight.
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