> I'm not even a member of the Democratic Party, and on top of that, I can see where the scoffing is coming from. But, you know, I heard you ought to be willing to let politics break your heart, and I can't help but think maybe I will.

Well put.

And sometimes, that vision comes from unexpected places. For me -- an unrepentant San Francisco style liberal -- it's in actively applauding Schwarzenegger's recent performance at our state's helm, and in planning to support his re-election. From most of what I've seen, maybe Obama can shake the nation out of its current rut in the same way.