I've voted absentee in Illinois before, picking names out of a hat without understanding the candidates' track records in the community. As a former Public Life reporter, I learned that our local elections carry more weight than the national ones; after all, your school board will impact your life more than your national president. So I changed my voter registration to Missouri a few weeks ago. I know about Missouri candidates, and I'm invested in Columbia.
But who will I pick for our next president? Couldn't tell you with a shotgun to my head. Actually, I probably could scream MCCAIN or OBAMA if my life was in danger, but you get the point.
I'm trying to approach this from a faith-based perspective, but there's no clear winner. I don't want babies dying, but I want the poor and underprivileged cared for. I want lower taxes, but I want quality programs to have enough funding. I hate the war, but it would not be wise to pack up and leave tomorrow. Some argue experience, but some argue the need for fresh perspective.
People I really trust have different perspectives. I thought about linking them here, but my list got uncontrollably long. Obama supporters and McCain supporters alike have tried to persuade me. I have yet to be won over.
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