The media is great about asking questions such as, “Is America ready for a woman President.” America may very well be ready for a female President; however, America is not ready for a Hillary Clinton presidency.
Hillary Clinton will very likely need to obtain many anti-war supporters to win the Democratic nomination for President. In fact, a CNN poll from September of 2006 found that sixty-one percent of Americans did not support the war in Iraq. That being said, Hillary Clinton voted for the Iraq war resolution in October of 2002 and in April of 2004, CNN reported that Hillary Clinton had no regret on the Iraq vote. By supporting the war in Iraq, Hillary Clinton could possibly anger potential anti-war supporters whose votes may prove to be essential to win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
Recently, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made news headlines by getting into a little argument over comments made by a Barack Obama supporter, David Geffen, regarding his views on Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama cannot be responsible for every comment his supporters make. In fact, if one of Hillary’s opponents wanted to, they could try to force her to apologize for every supporter that happens to says something negative. Failure to apologize for negative comments made by her supporters could very well make her look like a hypocrite. Additionally, by attacking Barack Obama on this issue, Hillary Clinton drew a great deal of attention to the negative comments made by Mr. Geffen.
Many civil libertarians have become increasingly angry over the Patriot Act; however, Hillary Clinton voted for the Patriot Act in 2001 and in 2006 voted to renew the Patriot Act. Angry civil libertarians within the Democratic Party, who may be looking for the Democratic Party to end the Patriot Act, are unlikely to support a candidate that voted for the Patriot Act. In fact, civil libertarians may play a much larger political role in 2008 than they have in past elections and they may have a negative reaction to Hillary Clinton’s support of the Patriot Act and may look for another candidate to support.
By supporting the war in Iraq, attacking other Democratic Presidential candidates, and supporting the Patriot Act, Hillary Clinton may find that America is ready for a female President, but not a President Hillary Clinton.
Article comments
1 - EKS
Given the author's political allegiances, I can understand the exclusion, but I think it's important to note that there is a Democratic candidate who has consistently voted to oppose the war in Iraq by voting not only against the original authorization but also against appropriations to fund the war. I'm speaking, of course, about Dennis Kucinich. Repeal of the Patriot Act is also one of his ten key issues.
2 - chris files
hillary needs a lobotomy
3 - Jane Osler
From the Post-ABC poll taken a few days ago:
"The Post-ABC News poll found that 52 percent of Democrats said her vote was the right thing to do at the time, while 47 percent said it was a mistake. Of those who called it a mistake, however, just 31 percent said she should apologize. Among Democrats who called the war the most important issue in deciding their 2008 candidate preference, Clinton led Obama 40 to 26 percent."
Jake Porter needs to catch up with reality! The only people who care about Hillary's handling of the Iraq vote are about 14% of the Democratic electorate.
4 - Clavos
A purely partisan political polemic.
Phooey!
5 - Joe
Interesting, but will this lady handle the job well in a fast changing world? To understand the changing world politics and business, two great books worth read: 1. China's global reach; 2. China and the new world order; both books reveal the deeper things behind the current global politics and business.
6 - Winds of History
The question should be, Would Hillary Clinton be a good President?we know she is not honest,Well after 6 years in the Senate, Is the State of New York any better off?This lady is riding on she is a women,Well if voters wanted a women Im sure they would vote their own mothers into the presidency.We are in need of a True and Honest President Black/White Female/ Man.It doesn't matter as long as they have the best interest of the People, The Culture as well as the Constution.Young Voters Should know what they are voting for. not who they're voting for.That is why we are in the mess we are in now.You don't have to vote Demacrate just because you are you don't have to vote Republican just because you are. ask yourselves how you want your America to be for your children....Then see what candidate sees what you see. That person is who you vote for,