[Grovenet] If you support Obama . . . .

[Katie Allnutt]

On Jun 26, 2008, at 12:21 AM, Steven wrote:

> Maybe someone could explain how Obama could have positions so far  
> distant
> from the DNC. How could Ted Kennedy support Obama? Their views  
> sound quite
> divergent



There may be multiple explanations.
A) The DNC is a big tent and allows members to have divergent views.

B) Having divergent views is normal in political parties in general.   
(Doesn't McCain have distant views from the RNC?)

C) Obama can have an opinion different than others and still see that  
they have a point to make. Kennedy and Obama both think that the  
country is better off when we work toward the views that we have in  
common even when there are other topics where we have divergent  
views.     (Example - there are many things that could be done to  
reduce the # of abortions if people would focus on things other than  
solely whether the Supreme Court should overturn or uphold Roe v Wade.)




Katie