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JT- I really don’t see the comparison between Webb and Cheney.
Cheney- Chickenhawk w/ 3 deferments. Supports endless use of troops in Iraq/Iran etc… Doesn’t support a GI Bill to offer a college education for troops, but says he supports them.
Webb- served multiple roles defending this country. Sees using war as a last resort, and in defense of our nation. Wants to actually support the troops with benefits like college educations, not just wear a flagpin lapel.
My bottom line on Webb and his synergy w/ the Obama ticket: he was against the war from the start for principled reasons and had better judgement then all those in power at the time, he has served the country in various ways but is a first term senator (experience in Washington doesn’t equal experience/judgement), he passionately and unapolegitically defends his beliefs (one of the most underrated strengths of Obama), and he just won a red state against a campaign that couldn’t be beaten. George Allen was a shoe-in, had a ton of financial backing, and was actually a front-runner for the republican nomination coming up in 2008. He was running in a red-state, he couldn’t lose the senate seat. And he got beat… sound familiar?
Like I said, there are a number of great candidates. I remember back to the campaign message that was so inspired and effective after Super Tuesday, and feel like there is no one else that captures that message of judgement over experience, and change brought on by fresh ideas- ideas that we refuse to apologize for having.
But- I do realize that it might be more likely that a pick designed to appeal to the more moderate Clinton supporters might be the best (only) option at this point. Quite frankly, I’m not the best person to assess who that would be, because I have had trouble figuring out what drives them. I trust the campaign to make the best decision, and continue its pattern of near flawless execution.