Okay, I can understand your objections there. I don't interpret his "Get over it" quite the way you do. I see it more as a defense against those who blame him for the Bush administration when he was simply exercising his right to run for office. I do agree there is a certain amount of "corporate branding" - so to speak - when it comes to candidates for the 2 major parties, molding them into either slightly left or slightly right of center in order to make them electable. I agree that some of his language is inappropriate.
Still, at the moment he's the only candidate I feel I can vote for with a clear conscious. But that won't keep me from looking for others to support. I don't like the idea of voting for the most electable candidate who most closely represents your views. That's not letting your voice be heard.
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Still, at the moment he's the only candidate I feel I can vote for with a clear conscious. But that won't keep me from looking for others to support. I don't like the idea of voting for the most electable candidate who most closely represents your views. That's not letting your voice be heard.
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I have a visceral hatred for that phrase. I find it so condescending, so dismissive.
I respect your reasons for supporting him (though I reserve the right to disagree!) though :)