Earlier in the campaign, before Edwards suspended, I made a comment that basically I would be happy with Obama, would live with Clinton, but only felt truly excited about Edwards. I identified with Edwards' fighting approach to special interests in control of our government.
After he dropped out and I watched the contests unfold, especially watching Obama's primary night speeches, I grew more and more excited and inspired by Obama. And I came to understand and believe in his approach of gathering a strong and engaged majority to support the changes that we need to wrest control from these interests. I voted for him in the Hawaii caucus on Feb. 19.
At the same time, my attitude about Clinton stayed about the same. I was in the camp that favored Obama yet certainly would have supported Clinton were she to win the nomination.
Below, I explore some thoughts about my changing attitude toward Clinton and how I think Obama could/should respond tactically at this time.
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