I was originally going to write a more uplifting diary about my renewed optimism for Obama's chances in the fall, but I'm sorry, I have to vent a little first.
Yesterday, I, like millions of Americans, attended a 4th of July barbeque. Mine was with rouge Democrats in solidly red Orange County, California (I should say that I've attended this barbeque for years now, so I've gotten to know and really like many of the people who attend annually). Given the location, there are also a fair number of Republicans that attend, some of whom I've gotten to know and really like despite our differences.
I would say that most of the regulars are older (65+), upper class, white and extremely successful. All of them have conquered adversity in some form or another, and enjoy world-class retirements. They all, Republican and Democrat, have great things to say about Obama (and all of the most intractably Republican men love Michelle).
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