On the political spectrum, regular readers know I'm pretty nonpartisan. Call me old fashioned, but the America I want to be a part of looks something like the vision of Marlo Thomas from 1974. I'll vote for a candidate supporting freedom, a green country, and a shining (healthy) sea. And most of all, I'd like a leader who fosters cooperation and encourages our children to grow up to fulfill their potential. The Democratic party has chosen Barack Obama for the 2008 presidential election and I'd like to welcome him to North Carolina this morning as he kicks off a two-week tour around the nation. No matter where folks fell in the primaries, if the Dems intend to win, the first step will be to heal wounds and bridge the blue divide. In her concession speech Saturday, the senator from New York emphasized that 'every moment looking back keeps us from moving forward' and 'we now must work hard to foster the innovations that will make us energy independent and lift the threat of global warming from our childrens' future'. Clinton placed her full support behind Obama, explaining that 'our lives, our freedom, and our happiness are best enjoyed, protected, and advanced when we work together'. How do you think she did?
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