Obama and the 'L' Word - WSJ.com

Obama and the 'L' Word - WSJ.com
I really like this article, as it's something I've been mulling for a while.

Here's the deal: When I hear Obama supporters say things like "Only Obama can bring this country together", I choke a little and get tense, because it sounds good, but it's not based on reality. On many, many positions, Obama on the left side of issues - not a moderate. How can electing someone so on one side "bring together" this country? It's like the Obama supporters are saying "we'll all agree as long as you agree with Obama". When I listen to Obama and study his positions, I'm hard pressed to find something I agree with....

I believe there are valid philosophies on both the left and the right. That's why I favor McCain, who seems to be a moderate has many conservative philosophies (reduced government spending) with some liberal ideas (immigration reform, global warming, etc.). I definitely don't agree with all of McCain's positions (anti-abortion, for one), but I agree with many of his views.

If anyone can bring the country together, isn't it more likely to be someone in the middle, not someone from one of the sides?