[Kerrigan]

Let's all dig deep and express what we might like about the presidential candidate whom we do not support. Maybe this little exercise will help cool our minds off at the prospect of our party's loss in 08.

I think Obama has a good education policy, and good interpersonal skills to deal with the next PM (Cameron, of course). I also think that his flip-flopping at least indicates that he is willing to adopt more mainstream positions on economic issues (see his changing tune on off-shore drilling).

Now, can any of you find it within yourselves to admit that maybe there is something about McCain you might like? (Somehow I doubt it, but we'll find out)

[BRussell]

Good thread Kerrigan.

McCain was probably my favorite of all the Republicans running for prez. If he wins, and if he can resist the forces that will pull him, he'll definitely be a break from the Bush years. He has opposed the standard Republican line on several of the issues that liberals like me find most egregious: Tax cuts for the rich, torture, I think he's been better on at least acknowledging that global warming is real, and maybe a few other things that I'm not recalling right now.

[besson3c]

I like the older "maverick" version of McCain that I hope might resurface if he is elected (and I hope this isn't wishful thinking). We don't need or want somebody firmly far right ideological, and I think McCain understands that very well in how he is trying to distance himself from Bush.

I don't agree with him on most issues, but I like his overall political approach the most out of who was running. I also hope that his negative campaigning was just an irregular week for him, because up until now it has been relatively civil.

I also like his hair.

[Atomic Rooster]

"Flip-flopping' is so ye olde.

And I think Obama's ears are funny. He has nice hair too but he should grow an 'afro' to cover those ears.

[besson3c]

I must admit that Obama's hair is nicer than McCain's, although McCain's is very nice.

[BRussell]

McCain has nice full lips, and pouty the way I like them.

[Helmling]

I like the way McCain doesn't talk about Jesus all the time.

[Big Mac]

Obama seems to have his heart in the right place.

[Helmling]

Originally Posted by Big Mac 

Obama seems to have his heart in the right place.

In the center of his rib cage?

[besson3c]

Big Mac: that's what all crypto-Muslims want you to believe!

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by besson3c 

Big Mac: that's what all crypto-Muslims want you to believe!

Oh, thank you for correcting me on that point, then.

[ebuddy]

I appreciate what Obama represents to the African-American community. I appreciate the energy he's brought back into politics and I hope this turns into more enthusiasm for policy.

This will open the door to black conservatism the likes of which we've not seen before.