Too Little Too Late 592.2
Whether your candidate won or lost, this was one of the most important presidential elections in American history.
Besides the undeniably profound social and moral significance of electing an African American President, the election presented voters with starkly different beliefs and strategies about the economy, taxes, health care, civil rights, international relations, and a host of other issues.
I was proud and uplifted by the gracious and eloquent final speeches by John McCain and Barack Obama.
Both men were truly presidential as they expressed respect for the good qualities and intentions of their former opponent and their willingness to work with each other in the best interests of the nation.
But I was disheartened by the thought that it was too little too late.
Despite the high-minded rhetoric of both candidates, this election, like those before it, was stained by name-calling, innuendos, distortions, and outright lies. Both candidates, at least occasionally, abandoned their principles and broke promises when it seemed advantageous to do so.
But that’s the sad state of politics today.
The problem is, while the candidates, as professional politicians, may be able to forgive and forget, most people were left with enduring negative beliefs that the “other guy” was unworthy of the office. That’s not a good thing – and it’s not true.
Despite their imperfections, both Senators McCain and Obama are unquestionably men of extraordinary talent and commitment. They are good and decent public servants dedicated to their separate visions of the common good, and both were qualified to be President.
Regardless of your November 4th convictions, the guy who won deserves and needs your full and unequivocal support.
This is Michael Josephson reminding you that character counts.

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