I love this country. I love that we have elections. And I particularly love this election.
It’s not because I’m exceptionally enamored with any of the three (or four) candidates still in the race. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve never been impressed with our current president. So I am ready for someone new. (And for the record, I’ll be happier with any of the remaining four than I am now.)
But I love two things about this election. First, the choices are a woman, a man of color, a former POW and a Baptist minister. We’re going to have someone in office with a new, completely unique set of life experiences. I think that’s what America needs right now. It’s a new world out here – and it’s going to require new thinking. None of them are Steve Jobs (I’m starting a Draft Jobs for 2012 campaign right here), but I do think they’ll bring some new ideas.
Second, we get to decide every 4 years. We don’t always get it right – first time or second time around. But at least we get to decide.
So for me, this election represents opportunity. It’s a really different world. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to vote for the one I believe is the best thinker – regardless of party. We need new ideas. Lots of them. C’mon Steve…not too late to throw your hat in…
