Ron Amundson’s Political Blog

I remember watching this, and saying to my wife…. That is the guy, if only he were running for president.

And then, here I am 4 years later, no longer a Republican, but actually calling folks for Barack, and a county delegate. Amazing how things can change. Whats even more interesting, is having walked into the caucus with somewhat neutral feelings, and then a bit of paranoia after being chosen a delegate, now I’m excited about that too. I’m already sign up as a volunteer for Tim Walz, and just signed up for Jack Nelson Pallmeyer’s newsletter too. Quite a change from the days, when I was more aligned with the neocon crowd than the liberals.Yet, I don’t really think I’ve changed a whole lot, but more so, the parties and their ideals have changed, or perhaps my percpetions of what their ideals actually were. I was in state govt many years ago, so I have a sense, albeit a dated one of the internal workings of politics. And somehow or another, so much today is not really what it seems. Ultimately, I think it comes down to vision, more so than a specific ideology. Barack has vision, Coleman used to, Walz does, and I tend to think Nelson Pallmeyer does as well, although it is likely a bit early to make the call on him.Its going to be a bit uncomfortable telling Norm, and my other republican friends, but alas I an on board, and ready to roll for these folks. It will be interesting for sure.