I apologize in advance because this won’t be much of a post. John Hodgman posted a piece on his web site explaining why he is voting for Hillary Clinton, and it expresses how I feel in a way that I never could. It is short, so please go read the whole thing yourself. Here is a sample.
I think it is a moment to consolidate and continue our gains, enact new progressive policies; let existing progressive policies mature in place; offer independent and new voters the allure of continuity, professionalism, and effectiveness; and gradually regain the congress.
(This makes me sound pretty conservative for a liberal! And maybe that’s just who I am now in my 45th year as a human)
I will certainly vote for and work for Sen. Sanders should he gain the nomination.
But today I am voting for Hillary Clinton.
Yes, she has wanted this job for a long time. There is no crime in that. It’s in the constitution! I think she’s earned it. And while I cannot predict the future, I am curious and eager to see what she does once she gets it.
So that’s what I think.
I trust you think differently. We are different humans.
I don’t wish to discuss this online, but if you see me on the street, I’d be happy to talk to you about it.
In any case, please vote