Watching the primaries from the sidelines

I'm pretty much addicted to election news right now. Cheyney and I talk about candidates before we go to sleep, watch results on the computer regularly, and religiously listen to NPR on the radio and through podcasts to get our needed fix. I love election year and feel like this is such an exciting election with the candidates so curious and personalities so distinct, who needs the writers strike to end? North Carolina doesn't get their day in the sun until May 06, 2008, so were just watching from the sidelines and are not able to vote yet like most of you already have.

A few thoughts (Ryan):

1. I feel like the choices are great. In 04 I voted Kerry but wasn't enthused. This year I am excited about most candidates. I don't mind McCain's politics as much as his irritability.

2. My thoughts on Romney have been all over. At first I was curious, then interested, then disenchanted. Mostly now I just feel bad for him. He is so disliked by the other candidates. He's a great man and leader and I hope he can find a worthy pursuit after the primary season ends. He just seems to miss a connecting factor with people. I think he's out of the run for VP too in my opinion, but my idea is for him to eventually become a Senator in Utah.

3. Most awkward Romney moment

4. I'm officially an Obama fan. His optimism and rhetorical skills are amazing and actually inspiring. I agree with most of his political stances. I was initially leaning Hillary until this speech showed a man who had found his voice and gave a vision that resonates with me. I like his lack of baggage and his unifying stance. I could listen to him speak for eight years. I remember the last lanky guy from Illinois with a mole near his nose worked out pretty well. Its worth a try at least, eh?