I follow politics and events very closely. I have been very critical with Obama regarding torture and his handling of the health care bill. I have sent emails to various candidates and the President that I cannot vote Democratic again (and I'm very liberal) if there is not a public option in the bill. But I really cannot support The US if we do not go after torture. The emails don't do much-but I think its important to let someone know how I feel. I was amazed at his speech the other night. Was he sitting around for the last month allowing everyone to argue over the bill and then come out the other night with the answers to everyone's objections? If he had it planned that way it was brilliant-but there must be a public option. But there has been change. A lot of changes in the background-and I think we will still see some major changes in the future-he's picking his battles right now. I'm hoping.