Presidential Race: Last Word!

NEWS REGISTER: Our local paper. It leans conservative, but I think for a "local" paper, they make a very strong case.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: I included this because it's the first time they've ever endorsed a Democrat

OREGONIAN: Our regional paper.

WASHINGTON POST: I thought they laid out things well and fairly.

I had originally planned on putting my own thoughts about why I was voting for Obama on this web page. I had written a 3-page letter to relatives in Ohio, and detailed in depth my feelings and opinions, including those based (most importantly) on my Faith and Values.

But, you know what, I'm suffering from Politics fatigue. I know how I'm voting, and with passions being so strong and the campaign so long, I really don't see people at this point changing their mind about their votes, so why bother. If someone still feels that McCain/Palin is the best choice for this country, I don't think my opinions are going to change their mind.

I will say, I really like McCain (and really DON'T like Palin as a potential VP), but I liked and respected him a whole lot more before he became a Presidential Candidate. It seems like he's been jerked around by handlers to the point where he keeps having to deny more of who he really is to meet their political ambitions.

The editorials I linked lay out very well the case for Obama, so I won't go on about my own personal reasons. If a reader of this blog is just REALLY interested about why, post a question in the comments and I'll respond.

The photo at the top is my ballot, about to be mailed (I have to figure out all the local races and ballot measures first, though). Once that goes into the drop box (by the end of this weekend hopefully) I am officially done with talking about politics (until after the election, anyway).