Reply #28: Uhhh... pretty much whenever.

[The Doctor.]

If it's a policy stance (read; 'explicit') between election and inauguration, go for it.

Any time after that, it's fair game. Keep in mind that 'inaction' does not indicate abandonment.

At this point, I think I'm beginning to see something I feared might happen.


When Obama was a community organizer, he did a little good, but realized that he couldn't make real change because the establishment was too entrenched.

He decided he could effect changes as a state legislator.

When Obama was a stated legislator, he did a little good, but realized that he couldn't make real change because the establishment was too entrenched.

He decided he could effect better changes as a US Senator.

When Obama was a US Senator, he did a little good, but realized that he couldn't make real change because the establishment was too entrenched.

He decided he could effect better changes as The President of the US...