For those of you who are: Why are you voting for Obama?

You miss the point in so many areas....

"Obama at least HAS a healthcare plan. What exactly is McCains plan.....?? " Sometimes you need to look for these things since the media only reports on Obama's health care plan. John McCain Will Reform The Tax Code To Offer More Choices Beyond Employer-Based Health Insurance Coverage. While still having the option of employer-based coverage, every family will receive a direct refundable tax credit - effectively cash - of $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families to offset the cost of insurance. Families will be able to choose the insurance provider that suits them best and the money would be sent directly to the insurance provider. Those obtaining innovative insurance that costs less than the credit can deposit the remainder in expanded Health Savings Accounts. http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/19ba2f1c-c03f-4ac2-8cd5-5cf2edb527cf.htm "11. I like what Biden said about him, "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy," Biden said. "I mean, that's a storybook, man." (hey, nothing like a clean guy to run the country)" "Please induldge me and tell me exactly what is so bad about an articulate and bright person running the country?" I think you missed the point there. It was a VERY racist statement by Biden. Notice the word "FIRST"? It implies that every African-American who preceeded him was either incapable of speaking properly, dumb, dirty, ugly, or some combination of those. Frankly, I'm amazed it hasn't come back to haunt him since chosen as Obama's VP.

Thanks for pointing out McCains health plan. I guess it is not as sensationalized as Obamas because it is not as dramatic. That could either be a positive or a negative depending on different peoples opinions. And poor Biden lol. I'm sure it was just a slip, but yes he did say it so we have to hold him to it. But all politicians do that. Like I said Bush has had entire books published about his "Bushisms".

Well, if my comments were so snide, why answer the question? Enjoy Universal Healthcare, where the freedom of choice will no longer be yours.

Frankly, I'm amazed anyone gave him a response. I personally wouldn't have been so polite had I been in your situation. That said, let me address a few points. "Obama has a healthcare plan, McCain has not mentioned one. Obama will cut taxes for 95% of us, McCain will keep things the way they are (i.e., continuing tax cuts for the rich)" Actually McCain's has talked about health care but the media likes editing it out of sound bites. Here's a snippet of it. "While still having the option of employer-based coverage, every family will receive a direct refundable tax credit - effectively cash - of $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families to offset the cost of insurance." http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/19ba2f1c-c03f-4ac2-8cd5-5cf2edb527cf.htm Obama's tax plan involves cuts for 81%, not 95% as he's been saying. "Obama’s plan would benefit 81 percent of all households when retirees and those without children are figured in." http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/factchecking_obama.html In addition to that Obama has admitted that his tax cuts are not likely to happen now due to the current economy, so you can just write off that hope while understanding he's still likely to raise taxes on 19% of Americans. McCain favors tax cuts for everyone, not just the rich. Taxes are progressive so any even tax cut will benefit the rich more than the middle class who pay less taxes and the poor who pay no taxes. Odds are his tax cuts are just as unlikely to happen as Obama's at this point anyway.

Collieluv28 - I am in total agreement with you on why you are voting for Obama. I like the fact that he has actual plans that he has talked about instead of vague generalizations. Do I believe he will be able to achieve "everything" he wants to do...No..I don't believe ANY POTUS is capable of that, but at least I am confident in the direction he wants to take us. As for McCain's health plan...he actually says that the tax break would go directly to the insurance companies and let's not forget that he wants to TAX our healthcare as well.

I wouldn't say that's the only reason to vote for someone, but it's a respectable way of making your decision.

Hi Annie, you are so right. And it is scary.

Sounds like you will not be voting. You forgot something...they both have a bracelet.

I do too.

I dare.