I've been wanting to write this diary for some time now, but have hesitated because I know how much time good diaries take to compose. I've been pretty stressed with work and family, but now, in light of G. Ferarro's ignorant-assed comments, I've got to cut loose with this.
First, let me say that I have not always been an Obama supporter. Eraly on, I didn't even pay his campaign much attention. I live in rural eastern North Carolina, where John Edwards has alot of good work to help kids who might not have a chance otherwise make it to college. So, I entered the campaign as an Edwards' supporter. After Edwards "suspended" his campaign, I took a good hard look at the Obama campaign. I've read the documents on his website and did a bit of research on him, his work in Chicago, and his record in the Senate.
As a dedicated leftist (democratic socialist), I have to say that Obama is not my ideal candidate. Edwards, in my view, was saying many more of the right things than any of the other candidates. Nevertheless, I've become a staunch Obama supporter even though he and I do not see things eye to eye.
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