Option 3 for me. I have to question why so many Democrats seem to think that Obama's a secret supporter of what they support but can't say it in public, rather than taking the man at his word that he doesn't agree with you. I hear Democrats say "Obama really wants to end Afghanistan immediately, but can't," "Obama's not really a Christian, but adapted it to get elected," and "Obama doesn't really oppose gay marriage, but opposes it for political reasons." I, frankly, am inclined to take the man at his word that he doesn't hold positions, and I've always been very suspicious at people that project their own beliefs on a candidate they support and go, "there's no way he could possibly feel otherwise, he just fakes it." What makes you think that Obama doesn't oppose gay marriage, or isn't a devout Christian, as he claims?
It is certainly remarkable to see so many relatively intelligent people fervently hope that the leader of their political party is a craven liar.
I don't think you need fervent hope. We are all aware that all politicians are craven liars, idiots or fringe maniacs. The first is in most cases preferable to the others.
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