I am a man conflicted - I'm glad the campaign for the Democratic nomination is still going, but I wish it were over yesterday.  Glad because finally, for the first time in my life, my primary vote will actually count for something. Unhappy because I really want the party infighting  to end (especially the nasty back-and-forth comments here!)

I'm a proud Oregonian and while we tend to be independent and far-removed from Washington (D.C., that is - not the blessed Evergreen State) it's nice to actually be part of the nominating process instead of casting a vote in an election already decided.

Yet, despite my joy at candidates actually visiting the state (Obama will be here Friday and Saturday and I expect Clinton may swing through closer to May) This year, I would be pleased to be passed over once more just to have the primary done and over.

I will happily cast my vote in May (quite likely for Obama) and I will eagerly watch the returns, but the campaign has grown wearisome and the negativity weighing.  Wasn't this supposed to be over in a matter of weeks and the victor greeted with flowers and candy....? Oh, wait, that was something else...