[concerned about politics]

It may be something of a surprise that, as a long time conservative, I now support Barack Obama.

Conservatism and Marxism are two different things. This is like Regan praising the Soviet Union.

My guess is this guy wants to be invited to all the liberal parties. Maybe he thinks this will get him in the door.

[Philo-Junius]

Not a big surprise: he backed Kerry in 2004.