Cross-posted from AmericaBlog.
Since President Barack Obama officially launched his reelection campaign this week, niggling thoughts have filled my mind: How do I feel about this? Excited? Ready for the fight? Eager to help? Determined to donate? Convinced of the cause?
Last time around, I felt no doubt. For me, Mr. Obama's first campaign was energized by the sense that his victory was a moral imperative. I gave time and money, talked it up, helped turn out the vote. For the first time in my life, I was voting FOR a presidential candidate, not just AGAINST his opponent. Candidate Obama talked about "change you can believe in," and I believed.
And now? This time, I find myself having to make intellectual contortions to make the case. I think: What could the slogan be this time?
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