Americans Away From Home

Hello Deb, Thank you for soliciting the input of the public. I am a Chicago area native, and have been familiar with Barack Obama for longer than most of the country has. He is the most impressive public official that I can ever recall seeing. In my opinion, Senator Obama has the potential to become a great president. I am aware, of course, that no president's performance is completely predictable in advance. I assume that you are well aware of his semi-official resume: editor of Harvard Law Review, community organizer in Chicago, Illinois state senator, teacher of constitutional law at the University of Chicago, U.S. senator, etc. His experience is at least as valuable as the "35 years of experience" that Senator Clinton claims for herself. While in the state senate, Obama worked effectively with senators of both parties to get things done. He understands the give and take in politics. He is not a rigid ideologue, as the GOP campaign is trying to suggest. He is an appropriate mix of idealism and pragmatism. He is idealistic in promoting the theme that we are all Americans, working for pretty much the same personal goals ("not red states and blue states, but the United States..."), and he tries to appeal to the better instincts of all Americans, not just those who agree with his policies. He is also a pragmatist, and understands that politics involves the so-called horse trading, and working with others to accomplish the tasks that matter. Senator Obama has been a teacher in constitutional law, and he deeply respects the Constitution. Would that not be a welcome change from the current president, who has indicated that he believes his role as commander-in-chief trumps all potential constraints on his authority? In effect, President Bush believes that he is truly above the law. As much as anything, I have been impressed by Barack Obama's even temperament and good humor, even in the face of ridiculous attacks on his record and his character. That is the kind of person I want answering the phone at 3:00 AM. This is not somebody easily rattled, or prodded into a rash decision. I am almost certain that Barack Obama heading the ticket this fall will make a significant positive difference in the fortunes of Democrats in the congressional and state contests. I hope that the super delegates give some weight to this point. Voter turnout is the key to winning elections, and this factor strongly favors Obama. Even when the Democratic field was wide open in January, all available polling evidence indicated that Obama was the most acceptable Democrat to Republican-leaning voters. If Obama is the nominee, those Republicans will not have the same motivation to go to the polls and vote as they would if Clinton is the nominee. Whether justified or not, Hillary Clinton's name on the ballot will bring out the Republicans in much greater numbers than McCain could do on his own. Conversely, Obama has generated unprecedented enthusiasm among Democrats, liberals, and moderate independents. From the indications we have from the primaries and caucuses, Obama would bring out the vote for Democrats in much larger numbers than we have seen in a very long time. Obama, unlike Clinton, has also campaigned on a 50 state approach. He may not win a solidly red state such as Kansas or Utah, but he will help elect some additional Democrats in many red states. At minimum, he would force the Republicans to spend more resources to hold the states they could normally count on with little effort. I am confident that if you support the candidacy of Barack Obama for president, you will later on look back and be very proud of your decision. Sincerely, George Martin (a.k.a. The Bard of Wilmette)

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