What, too many political entries lately? Please forgive me. I’m from Kentucky. My presidential vote has never mattered before. Tomorrow I actually get to count, and it feels good.

If pop stars singing a stump speech isn’t…substantive enough for you (sheesh, you people with your “standards” and “analytical minds”), then maybe some details are in order.

Back in 2006, hilzoy at Obsidian Wings wrote a detailed article discussing Obama’s record. He She writes:

…But I do follow legislation, at least on some issues, and I have been surprised by how often Senator Obama turns up, sponsoring or co-sponsoring really good legislation on some topic that isn’t wildly sexy, but does matter. His bills tend to have the following features: they are good and thoughtful bills that try to solve real problems; they are in general not terribly flashy; and they tend to focus on achieving solutions acceptable to all concerned, not by compromising on principle, but by genuinely trying to craft a solution that everyone can get behind.

— http://obsidianwings.blogs.com/obsidian_wings/2006/10/barack_obama.html

Give it a read. It’s got some good meat. The guy can get stuff done. See also this Washington Post article discussing his “heart and soul” bill in Illinois, and this New York Times graphic providing a handy summary for what the guy has worked on in the past.

And finally, if you’re not in the reading mood, why not let Lawrence Lessig make his case to you. He made a whole presentation for you! It’s easy! It’s hip! It’s full of geek references! I don’t agree with everything he says in this presentation, but it’s well organized, engaging, and he makes some compelling points.

Happy Votin’, Maryland!