Taking note of the date: February 15, 2007.

Barak Obama’s campaign just became the first to request a donation from me for the 2008 elections.

While I have a very high opinion of Senator Obama, and may decide to endorse him, I am not going to make my final decision to support any presidential candidate, financially or otherwise until after November 2007. In November 2007, we will have an election for township commissioners, district justices, county council, and other important offices.

My recommendation to fellow Dems is to not buy in to the prez-o-centric view of the world. Instead of making a donation of time or money to a presidential candidate this year, why not see what you can do for a good candidate or organization in your community?

UPDATE (2/16): Heeding my clarion call, Philadelphians donated upwards of $200,000 to the Obama campaign at a fundraiser last night.