second thoughts: last night after posting that comment, a group of friends met and we talked about the race. a few were off to see mike gravel speak at 7pm about voting for him (as a statement against the war, primarily). he's also in town monday speaking in the afternoon. staying with a daughter or other family member in the area, staying with his issues. it's interesting that i had no idea what he was up to until i heard it face-to-face. i will vote for obama. i disagree with some of the criticisms of clinton and that has emotional impact that makes me feel like i support her. when i get analytical, i know can support her in the general if she wins nomination, but looking at iraq as the major responsibility of an american voter, it looks to me like obama is the choice. he's also doing a fine job of projecting charisma and hope that is not evident anyplace else except in the ron paul camp. sorry, this is all tmi as a comment response. shoulda been a blog response! i do know what i will do, but i still feel that same conflict.