The moment I went all in...

Iowa got me no doubt, but I still kinda seeing John Edwards. But this speech, after such a brutal race in SC, just got me. It was the end really--"the same message we had when we were up, and when were down, that out of many we are one." I often hear people talk about needing to relate to politicians beyond issues. I never got that before now. It's been great watching this election with my son, because I see a metaphor in Obama has conducted his campaign and how I try to teach him to go through life. Intelligence over bluster. Toughness over machismo. I don't need him walking in the room saying "I'MBLACKI'MBLACKI'MBLACK." Truly, there are so many more important things.

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