IndieSouth

Before tonight, I have been on the fence about who to vote for; John McCain or Barack Obama. While I disapprove of the amount of power the Republicans have managed to amass during Bush’s two terms, and the efficiency with which they have gotten their political machine to run, I was still considering McCain because of how much he differs from the Republican party line. He does seem to be his own man, but the thought gnaws at me; for how long? Washington is all about power, and the fires that drive power are fueled by money. McCain, as much of an individual politically as he might be, how long could he be expected to stay that way under the influence of a far too powerful Republican political machine?

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