On the political spectrum, regular readers know I'm pretty nonpartisan. Call me old fashioned, but the America I want to be a part of looks something like the vision of Marlo Thomas from 1974. I'll vote for a candidate supporting freedom, a green country, and a shining (healthy) sea. And most of all, I'd like a leader who fosters cooperation and encourages our children to grow up to fulfill their potential.
The Democratic party has chosen Barack Obama for the 2008 presidential election and I'd like to welcome him to North Carolina this morning as he kicks off a two-week tour around the nation. No matter where folks fell in the primaries, if the Dems intend to win, the first step will be to heal wounds and bridge the blue divide.
In her concession speech Saturday, the senator from New York emphasized that 'every moment looking back keeps us from moving forward' and 'we now must work hard to foster the innovations that will make us energy independent and lift the threat of global warming from our childrens' future'. Clinton placed her full support behind Obama, explaining that 'our lives, our freedom, and our happiness are best enjoyed, protected, and advanced when we work together'.
Well I missed the speech live, but watched your link. As an Obama supporter, I have to admit she did well.
I'm with you on (trying to be) nonpartisan. Here's to both parties improving things from the current disaster for science. :->
Whoever wins, I hope they snatch you two up as science advisors!
I received a letter from the Hillary Clinton campaign asking this very thing.
I answered it saying that I think she gave a splendid, eloquent speech, showed a great deal of graciousness this time, and gave us hope for a reaffirming and unifying victory in November. I do hope that she remains a very active participant in the process. She set a good example.