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I've been collecting reasons to vote against Bush for over four years (with a brief hiatus after 9/11). You've heard them all.
I've spent much of October volunteering for the Democrats. I've registered voters and I've knocked on doors. I've watched the debates with a crowd of liberals, and I've written letters to strangers in swing states about why they should vote for Kerry. In the process I've learned more about Kerry's positions and proposals and record. I don't like all of his policies, but I like a lot of them. I won't bore you with the list.
In the end, I not only voted for Kerry but was happy to do so because, well, I think he's a good guy. A little stiff, but intelligent, moral, and, in that waspy way I know all too well, compassionate. He's spent most of the last 40 years serving the nation. He's identified real problems and worked in incredibly frustrating political situations to solve them. He hasn't always set the goals I'd like; he hasn't always met the goals he set; but, well, that's how legislative politics works. I want to see what he can do, given the chance to lead.
I've spent much of October volunteering for the Democrats. I've registered voters and I've knocked on doors. I've watched the debates with a crowd of liberals, and I've written letters to strangers in swing states about why they should vote for Kerry. In the process I've learned more about Kerry's positions and proposals and record. I don't like all of his policies, but I like a lot of them. I won't bore you with the list.
In the end, I not only voted for Kerry but was happy to do so because, well, I think he's a good guy. A little stiff, but intelligent, moral, and, in that waspy way I know all too well, compassionate. He's spent most of the last 40 years serving the nation. He's identified real problems and worked in incredibly frustrating political situations to solve them. He hasn't always set the goals I'd like; he hasn't always met the goals he set; but, well, that's how legislative politics works. I want to see what he can do, given the chance to lead.
