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In reply to the discussion: An open letter to folks like myself who cannot in good conscience vote for Obama [View all]unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)Our enthusiasm level has to do with the things he has done that are within his control (regarding civil rights, drones and endless detention without trial) and not what he hasn't been able to accomplish due to the republicans in congress. We understand why he couldn't accomplish more, so our disillusions are not about getting everything we wanted.
To tell us to stay home or vote for mit is not a very good strategy to get out the vote.
It leaves me with the same feeling that I had after a phone call last night from DSCC. Half way into his spiel asking for a $250 donation, I stopped him and told we were active locally, donated locally and would be voting D. He ignored me and went on with his script asking for a lower amount. I again repeated that we donated locally and would not be giving him a donation. Instead of thanking me for my vote and local support, all I got was the sound of a click as he hung up on me. It left me feeling that all the DSCC cared about was my money and my vote was not needed or appreciated. That is not how you get more D's elected to the Senate. I phoned banked for Obama in 2008 and I wasn't rude to non-supporters let alone someone who supported and told me that they had already donated.
Disclaimer for those who think because my enthusiasm level is not high enough. Like the OP I had to do a lot of soul searching and rationalization, but I will be voting early and it will be for President Obama.