Serving Bread

In case you didn’t catch it, many conservatives are unhappy with the Bush/Cheney team. The Iraq War has become somewhat of a sticking point for those on the right and many feel that conservatism (in general) has somewhat lost its soul. There were no presidential candidates that conservatives liked, and John McCain as the presumptive nominee makes most conservatives shudder. Some have gone so far to suggest that they will vote for Hillary if McCain is the nominee (by the way, that’s not very flattering).

I came across this article on Slate.Com. I found Doug Kmiec’s endorsement of Barack Obama insightful and helpful as I consider my options during this election cycle. Unlike Ann Coulter and other thought-less conservatives, Kmiec is not boycotting his party this time around, but voting with the conscience of an American. He writes, “As Republicans, we are first Americans.” I am a fan of John McCain. I like that he has crossed the political aisle frequently and has historically appealed to moderates (such as me). But I have a fundamental disagreement with him on the Iraq War. Of late, McCain has been warming up to the Bush-style conservatism, which makes me wonder whether we would be getting a third Bush term with a McCain presidency.

I have been impressed by Obama and find that his voice and thoughts to be refreshing. I’m not convinced that experience or the lack of it to be a detriment, particularly since our political system does not necessarily function any better or worse with it.

I’m not ready to make my own endorsement (as if that even matters), but I will say this: people like Kmiec are talking the right kind of talk.

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