The Political Junkie Makes a Nicotine-Free Return
Published May 21, 2008
McCain versus Hillary is more of an even money race to me. McCain edges over Hillary in that his age, that very same factor I hold against him, works for him in this case. Everyone knows he can only serve one term, so his chances of beating Hillary come down to his choice for Vice President and the theoretical Republican candidate in 2012. It is probably that one term factor that garnered him the Republican support he did get considering his supposed "maverick Republican" label.
The factor that makes the McCain- Hillary race a toss up is the fact that many people will vote for Hillary simply due to her marriage to Bill. There is also the aspect that she, like McCain, has had most of the skeletons already dragged from her closet as well. There is very little bad about her that we don't already know and don't already factor into our opinion of her. In reality, most people are probably going to sit out a McCain/ Hillary race simply due to the lack of difference between the two.
So, after all that, who do I actually want to be President? Simple actually: David Palmer, but he is dead...and fictional, so that really is not going to help us.
I think we need to realize that we, as a nation, are looking at a very hard next few years; a resolve testing hard time. We are going to find out if we really live up to how we expect the world to see us. Just remember that any tee-shirt you see with the phrase "I survived the Bush years and all I have is the lousy tee- shirt" that it is copy written by yours truly.
I really need a smoke.
- The Political Junkie Makes a Nicotine-Free Return
- Published: May 21, 2008
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Politics
- Filed Under: Politics: Elections and Candidates, Politics: Government, Politics: U.S.
- Writer: Brad Schader
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Congrats on beating the ungodly nicotine habit. That is something to be proud of!
Your analysis is dead on, as a lifelong Democrat, I am seriously considering sitting out the next election. I can't bring myself to vote for McCain, it appears he has sold out to the neocons. But, neither Democrat is what we need now. I can only hope that whichever is nominated picks a smart VP, like Richardson or Biden, and gives him authority, but that is probably too much to hope for.
I have a nightmare of a Obama/Clinton ticket - not a good thought.
"I honestly cannot find any real hope anywhere on the horizon if what we are currently seeing are the best options our entire country could produce."
That is truly a sad reality check for this country, yet so on the mark. The last 8 years has been pitiful in the presence of so much great minds and talents sitting to the side allowing the last 8 years to have occurred.
Wow. We are now reduced to not voting for someone because they are too smart and they would actually think before acting. WOW!!
Sounds like a Boomer, must be a Boomer!
Comments 1,2, and 3, thanks. I am still waiting for a real choice to step up. If ever there was a chance for a third party, this is it.
Comment 4, I think you misunderstood my point. I am saying that we do not have the luxury right now of time. Obama's lack of experience is a major problem. I was saying he is smart, but smart is not enough. Jimmy Carter is probably one of the most intelligent people ever to take that oath and also one of this country's weakest presidents. Obama is not ready and, more importantly, we do not have the time for him to learn on the job.
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Bill and Hillary are the same people. He just hides his dark side better than she does. They both know how to use power to get things done. That is a good thing.
John McCain is trying to appeal to the extreme conservative of the Republican party. That is not a good thing. In too many situations he is not acting like the guy we thought we knew. It boils down his VP selection.
The length of the primaries have worked in Obama's favor. He has become a stronger candidate. The way he has organized a staff and raise money has been impressive. This shows his ability to quickly adapt.
Unless someone has been a VP or in Hillary's case married to the President and living in the White House, I do not think anyone really knows what it is all about until they are in the office.
I pay a lot of attention to learning curves and how mistakes are handled. McCain or Obama? Good choices. Which is the better choice?
Who ever wins needs to understand the tribal situation in Iraq and the Russian involvement in the Iranian situation. Conventional free elections will never work in these countries.
Preconditions or whatever, people can not solve problems or compromise unless they talk.
Real issues, the economy, energy, and foreign policy.