I must call your attention to the beautifully crafted, compelling endorsement of President Obama presented in this week’s issue of The New Yorker. It reminds us — eloquently and at some length — of his strengths (and his shortcomings). It also critiques the ideology and past deeds of Romney and his allies. Excerpt:

(T)he reëlection of a President who has been progressive, competent, rational, decent, and, at times, visionary is a serious matter. The President has achieved a run of ambitious legislative, social, and foreign-policy successes that relieved a large measure of the human suffering and national shame inflicted by the Bush Administration. Obama has renewed the honor of the office he holds.

Read the article here.

As for me, I must confess I’m really scared about a possible Romney victory. Are you? Feel free to comment.