Dream Team: Obama and Clinton

If they did team up, they'd probably win. That's a really scary thought. Both of them agreed to disenfranchise voters in Florida and Michigan, yet people outside those states hardly even noticed. If they can ignore two major states without batting an eyelid, what makes you think the concerns of other Americans matter to them? I'd love to see a female or African American president, but I'm saving my vote for one with integrity. I did vote for Alan Keyes twice in the primaries, but sadly he could never get closer than third place. If only Colin Powell had run for president... He'd be a guarantee.

Actually, I think Obama and Clinton as running mates is a bad idea. Clinton brings a lot of baggage when her husband opens his mouth its always bad news. I would love to see a woman president, but not Clinton. I think if Obama wins the Democrat nominee, then she should select a person that would help him win the office. I realize we have a long way to go now.

I think if Obama wins the nomination Hillary might be more of a hindrance than help due to her extraordinary negative numbers. Its hard to say if people will not vote for Obama because they hate Hillary, but I'd prefer Edwards as Obama's running mate. A white male from the south who people have tons of respect for. If Hillary wins the nomination they are worried they will turn away all the new young and independent voters who are coming out for Obama. (Dem's have doubled their turn out from 4 years ago). The Clinton's have also turned off many people with their dirty politics and pissed off some black people with some of Bill's dumb comments. So if she gets it they will hope by bringing Obama along as VP that they can repair those relationships and not lose all these brand new voters. As for this new "alliance" I personally don't like it as I think Hillary gains more. It is nice not to see all the mud the Clinton's were throwing but the Clinton name is so big and well known (as shown in Florida where un-campaigned voters voted heavily for Hillary because they didn't known the candidates)Obama is still the underdog and needs to make up ground. That debate was a great opportunity to gain ground (which he did on the Iraq War over her) but it was a missed opportunity as their hugging and near smooching took all the headlines of the night.

I watched the debate the other nite, and that possibility was brought up with Obama and Clinton. While neither one said they would welcome that, neither one denied it as a possibility. While we have equal rights (supposedly), I still believe there is alot of predjudice in this country. I think there are alot of people out there, mainly those over 50, who would not vote for Obama because he is not white. I also think that there are still those that don't think a woman can run this country. It's hogwash of course, and I think both of the candidates could do a far better job than any of the republicans out there. We're going to have to hope and pray that regardless of which one gets the democratic nomination, these older voters can let go of their prejudices, and not allow a republican back in office. It boils down to it's going to be either Senator Obama or Senator Clinton as the democratic nominee. Do we really want to chance another republican? I sure don't. I am registered as an Independent voter. I vote my conscience, and who I think is best suited for the job. While I don't agree with everything the democrats believe, I do not believe in most of what the republicans believe. For example, I was asked the other day, why, if I do not believe in abortion, I am not a republican. I said it is more complicated than that. While I don't believe in abortion unless it is necessary to preserve the life of the mother, I do believe in stem cell research. I can't trade one for the other. I also do not believe that big business should get all of the tax breaks. I also believe that the majority of republicans have never had to work a low paying job to support a family and they are out of touch with what the majority of the country goes through just to pay their bills. In my local races, I have voted for republicans. Our county attorney is one example. He is competent, does his job well, and does not think he is entitled to anything. He works his butt off. However, in our township elections, although I know the candidates (all are republican), and most of them think they are better than the rest of the people in our township. How do I vote on that?... well, I choose the lesser of the evils, or NONE OF THE ABOVE. I think a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton white house would be just what this country needs. It would be a change for the better.