I have pondered this for a while. I don't believe Obama could do much to change the culture inside the beltway. It's too embedded with money, power, too pompous to change. Even the most well-intention would realize they'll need to work with the devil in order to get things done. The difference between McCain and Obama is McCain has been embedded in the culture for too long to represent change. Obama has a fresher outlook on trying to steer the culture in a different direction. McCain will continue to be the status-quo of every republican beltway-insider, making DC richer rather than America richer.

I believe Obama will try to change some things. He'll steer health care in the right direction. He'll push to have a more sound fiscal policy. He'll implement an energy policy. Although I believe he'll deliver empty in a lot of his promises, I don't think he'll mess it up. Much of my decision to vote for him will depend on the vice president he chooses. If it's a democrat known for his fiscal responsiblity, I'd most likely vote for Obama.