I prefer Obama’s stance over McCain’s stance on mental health parity (that’s a biggie for me). I respect (and, admittedly feel a bit “safer” because of) McCain’s war experience. (Not the fact that he’s seen war, but the way he survived it.)

As far as “experience” in politics goes, I’m kind of in the middle. I recognize that McCain has more, and that could go either way. Things could stay the same with this country, or he could turn it around. Obama has very little, and that, too, could go either way – it could be a complete disaster, or it could be exactly what this country needs.

Lies, thus far, haven’t played a huge role (perhaps I’m jaded – my little neck of the woods is so political, and lies are akin to air). I think what we have to do is take the issues – and the candidates stance on the issues – choose what’s a better “fit” for us (or at least sounds like a better fit), and go with it. It could be good, or it could be bad. It’s always a gamble.

I do have to admit, though, that McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin for VP hurt my opinion of him a bit. I just don’t like the woman. I don’t like a lot of what she stands for (not all, but a lot).

So…that kind of raises a new question related to your post – as “employers,” should the company that our “prospective employees” keep play a role in the “hiring process”? Haha.