Ahh, primary season, for a self-acknowledged political junkie, this is truly my holiday. I have been mesmerized by the electricity in the air. The electricity from anticipation of history unfolding. For the first time in USA history, a woman or African American will be nominated as a major party's presidential candidate - Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.
I find the energy, sincerity and commitment by both candidates as refreshing. I believe both Obama and Clinton would bring passion, clarity and voice to issues the GOP routinely ignore or evade such as universal health care, education, environment, our country's eroding infrastructure and poor/working class/middle-class people. I believe Obama and Clinton would usher in a more progressive foreign policy that represents the best of America rather than this pseudo John Wayne cowboy approach by Bush.
I am especially proud that these two fine candidates have decided, after the contentious and divisive antics of South Carolina (where some believe race and gender were infused in the campaign via surrogates), to behave like adults and seize the high ground.
They both are accentuating their positive attributes. Hillary is a determined, methodical fighter for her party's platform. She is very studied and has learned to be more practical in her approach. Obama is a transcendent and inspirational figure that creatively thinks outside the box without alienating those that do. With his youthful vigor and politics of hope message, he reaches beyond conventional categories.
My only endorsement is to become involved and learn the candidates' positions on issues important to you and your local community. Send e-mails to friends reminding them to participate and vote. Join a campaign, just be active. Remember my friends: People get the leaders they deserve.
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Ben! It's like we're back at CPK having one of those political discussions. I can feel your passion through your words!
Ben! It's like we're back at CPK having one of those political discussions. I can feel your passion through your words!
Hey, im glad this is and issue you are pressing. I am excited about this election and I hope as this process proceed our next (President) demoratic candidate can surface. This election for me is having a candidate that can unite all Amercans and restore the greatness of America internationaly.Together we can change this nation.
I greatly admire Senator Clinton for all she has done on behalf of the American public and the Democratic Party. And I definitely believe she’s more than qualified for the job of President. However, I think that Senator Obama’s message resonates so deeply because folk the world over are simply tired of what “I think” appear as our American political dynasties that entrench themselves in the Presidency and the White House, at lest one of the reasons anyway. I, like many Americans, am frustrated and sick of the politics of this current presidency. They simply don’t work for me. I’m tired of the division among our elected leaders and the situation this country is in. I’m appalled at the senseless loss of lives endured through the war in Iraq and I honestly can’t see how we’re to realistically get our troops out of harm’s way without the additional loss of our soldiers. I remain hopeful, however. That's all I can do. I won't even start with healthcare and education. Whew! I’d actually like to see our political process really and truly affect the much needed change we need the world over. Then again, who wouldn’t?
Hello Ben:
Thanks for posting this blog. I agree indeed, Super Tuesday was like a holiday. I awake that morning feeling refreshed and excited. I was eager to go to the polls and cast my vote. I sent a text message to everyone in my telephone to be sure they went to the polls also. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at my precent. I have been voting at this precent for 6 years and never have I had to stand in a long line to vote. That was refreshing. As we stood in line, I enjoyed the dialogue between my fellow democrats. Everyone was excited about Obama and/or Clinton. We all stood in amazement as the lines continued to grow. I must say, it was truly worth the wait.
The big question that most people are asking of both Obama and Clinton is "Whether there is the possibility of seeing both names on the ballot in November as President and Vice President"?
Some say this won't be possible because of their stark contrasts. They say that there is no way Obama, if selected as the Presidential candidate would select Clinton because she is too polarizing and would outshine him as a Vice President. Others say that Clinton, if selected as the Presidential candidate, would most likely make an offer to Obama to be Vice President, event if it's just for GP, but they say that Obama would not accept second in command to Clinton.
One thing I am certain of and that is that we cannot go wrong with either Obama or Clinton or vice versa. But can you imagine how things would be if these two phenomonal energies teamed up. It most certainly would be a winning ticket for America.
Keep up the good work. Greg Allen, Atlanta, GA
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