Obama Fatigue
After weeks of denying it, it’s time to fess up. I have Obama fatigue.
I was an ardent supporter from early on, but lately, I’m having a tough time find that old enthusiasm. Six months ago I could hardly describe the energy I felt watching every step of the race; now I can hardly remember the feeling.
It’s not as though I’m going to vote for McCain; I’ll show up dutifully in November. But the excitement seems to have drained as the Obama camp has practically gone underground these past six weeks. And this convention is hardly winning me back over. Even the high points are falling a little short. Take Hillary’s speech last night. It was great, but the speech picked up right where the primary left off. It’s as though the Democratic party thinks that we’re still in early June, just finally closing the primary with some feel-good loving and beginning to turn to the campaign.
I hope the Obama camp enjoyed their summer vacation. But it’s time to get back to work.
