Liberal Grace

2008 - the end of southern racists polluting our democracy

I'm supporting Obama for the message it sends to southern white racists: YOU'RE DONE



I supported John Edwards for what he was saying. His issues were my issues.

Now I'm supporting Obama for what his election will say to America: the era of southern white racists is over.

The southern racists dominated the Democratic party for way too many decades until they became Republicans during the Reagan era. As a Democrat I said good riddance to them back then and as a proud American I say good riddance to them now... assuming that we get our first black president in spite of their hate politics.

I've heard many pragmatic Democrats express fear that a black Democrat candidate means a big fight for the south. I, myself, am spoiling for that fight and I think we can win it this year.

By the way, I'm not voting for Obama just because he's black. I agree with his positions and I believe he'll make a fantastic president.

But I do think electing a black man will be a great step in finally healing America of our original sin.

posted by LiberalGrace at 7:48 AM