Obama

[low_delta]

Someone on my friendslist said something about Obama not being the messiah. I would tend to agree with that. His position on the issues doesn't seem as strong as that of either Clinton or McCain. While he's not as inexperienced as many people seem to believe, he seems a bit behind on his plans to get things in shape. However, experience isn't everything. First of all, he'll surround himself with good people, just like any other president would do. Second, our government needs to change a bit. Neither Clinton nor McCain will do that. Clinton is not only beholden to special interests, like many elected officials, but she is known to cave, in the name of getting things done. For this reason, I don't trust her campaign promises. She's not going to do all she says she will, or in the way she says.

What candidate can beat McCain? Clinton is a moderate, so that appeals to the swing voter. But Obama appeals to the people who want things to change in Washington, so that's a big plus. Many people feel Clinton's the anti-christ, but most of them vote Republican anyway. There are a lot of middle-of-the-road people who dislike her too, though, and her attitude as the campaigning continues isn't helping her image one bit. McCain's strength is that he comes across as a straight-shooter. He appears to be an honest guy (as politicians go). That's also big with the swing voters. Hillary can't compete on that trait, and I think Obama's got the edge over McCain.

And the Democrats need to pick someone. The election is only six months away. WTF, people? If Clinton has been mathematically eliminated, she needs to bow out.

Comments

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

I don't think she should quit unless it's clear she can't win. And yes, if Clinton was ahead, I'd be saying the same of Obama. This has gone on too long.

If one of the two is mathematically eliminated, s/he needs to get out of the way, so we can get to the real campaign. That's the problem with this long primary season - there's been plenty of spotlight on the negatives of the Democrats, with very little exposure of McCain's bad side.

Thanks.

[mummm.livejournal.com]

The problem is that the primary elections are not all at the same time... so it drags on and on...

I'm pretty sure that when she must, she will step down. She will let down a lot of people though.

I really wish that a woman... just once... could win. I guess I am a bit biased though. ;^)