That's how I felt like making my decision after Edwards dropped out of the race.
Last week's debate didn't clarify things all that much.
I finally decided to cast my vote for Obama, but I won't be disappointed if the nomination goes to Clinton. My dream would be that these two very smart candidates would be able to put aside any campaign hurt they may feel and join forces, as Wolf Blitzer suggested at the end of the debate. I don't care which one is on top, although I think that Hillary would do a better job as Vice Presidential pitbull than Obama -- and, just like in 1992, we'd get a "twofer." Former President Bill Clinton has proven that he can function very well in that Cheney/Dole type role. Hell, Bill enjoys political strategizing so much, he might even be the closest thing our side has to a Karl Rove.
After voting this morning, it occurred to me that today was a milestone in history, and not just because we were choosing between a woman and an African-American for President, or that for the first time I can remember, California is really counting.
Today's milestone was that my dad, a lifelong Republican, was casting his first vote as a registered Democrat. This is what Bush and the conservative-religious-right wing have done to the traditional base of the Republican party. So I felt it was my duty to ring him up, just to needle him a little.
It was a nice thought, but disappointing. My parents live in a precinct so small that they were given no other option but to vote absentee. They sent in their ballots a couple of weeks ago, with both of them checked for Edwards.
I know so many people here in California who supported Edwards, I really do wonder how he would have done here if he'd been able to stay in the campaign for one more week.
It also would have been the first time EVER that my mom and dad and I all voted for the same candidate.
And there may not be a second opportunity for that. "I only registered Democrat because I thought McCain was finished," my dad said.
Another missed opportunity.
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