Okay, here we go. So the Democratic presidential primary season is almost over, so I thought it was about time I gave my endorsement. If you've talked to me about politics the last couple months, and since I talk about politics a lot, that's probably a lot of you, you probably know who my candidate is. Disclaimer: This is just one girl's opinion. Feel free to disagree. Hey, feel free to think that I'm an idiot. But since this is Hannahs Brain Online, I figure I can write whatever I want! So don't send me no hate mail.

Last fall, I was talking to Ankur about the Democratic nomination, and he was talking about Dean, and how Dean was gonna win it. And I told him-- don't count out Kerry. I have a feeling about him, I think he's not as dead in the water as you think he is. And voila! What do you know! I called that one, baby. And I'm throwing my support behind him. Here's why:

It's not that I think Kerry is the most amazing candidate on the face of the earth. But for me, all along it's been about electability-- who has the greatest chance of beating Bush. I actually really like(ed) Dean, just because of what he stood for. I appreciate his fervor, and his efforts to appeal to Democratics on a really grass roots level. And, I think his efforts and beliefs as a Washington outsider, above the politics of Washington, in principle are a good thing. But dude- look at Jimmy Carter. He got elected on that basis, but then he couldn't get anything done. But more than that, it's the fact that he's only been the governor of VERMONT. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on Vermont. I lived with a Vermonter for a year. But I don't think governing one of the smallest states in the country necessarily gives someone the policy experience on a national level to be an effective president. Not to mention his utter lack of experience on any type of foreign policy. But props to Dean for trying. And for putting a fire under the asses of the Democratic Party.

As for the other candidates, I like Edwards, but I think he's too young, and honestly, I really don't know much about him. Clark-- I think he's be a great president, especially because of his military experience. But speaking of no domestic policy experience, the man has never held an elected office in his life. There's being a Washington outsider, but that's just a little extreme. Be a senator for a couple years Clark, get some experience, let's see how you do in being effective on that level, hell, run for city council. Then we'll talk.

So now we're down to Kerry. Once again, the big reason I'm rooting for Kerry is because of electability. Which I know isn't exactly the most passionate, idealistic, keeping it real way to look at things, but having someone other than Bush is just that important to me. Kerry's got experience at a national level. I think there's confidence in what he's done, and his ability to get things done with Congress. I also think he's got the foreign policy experience, working on foreign relations committees, leading the efforts to normalize relations with Vietnam. And the military experience-- I've always thought that was crucial. In a time when national security and military issues are so important to the country, I think his service really gives people confidence in him, and it's definitely something average Americans can respect. I think it's really a symbolic thing. But I am encouraged by his anti-Vietnam protests, and I think that perspective will be helpful in dealing with our future in Iraq.

Now, I know Kerry is not the most inspiring, ideal candidate. And, he looks like Treebeard. Which is a good thing for some people, and a weird thing for others. But since I've been saying since, oh, October, I think Kerry has it in him to beat Bush. Or at least give him a run for his money. Dean's too crazy, Edwards is too young, Clark is too inexperienced. So go John Kerry. Don't f*** it up.

One more thing. I'm looking forward to an exciting race in the fall. It's democracy at work, at it's best. So people-- be a part of that! VOTE!!!! If the state that decided who would be the next president of our country had a difference of only 500 votes between the top candidates, isn't it obvious that every vote does matters? That's my HannahYu public service announcement for the day. Paid for by HannahYu for President.