Democrats - between Obama and Clinton, who do you support and why?

Question

I'm undecided between the two and I'd like to hear other people's opinions.

I am not interested in Republican, third party or Libertarian views, and any such responses will be flagged. Thank you!

Answer 1

I really like Obama. He is strong and speaks his mind. Clinton is plenty smart, but too calculating and conniving for my likes.

Answer 2

I support Sen. Clinton because I believe she is far more experienced and more capable of dealing with the incredibly complex mess that George Bush will leave behind him. I like Obama very much, he's fresh and he's got some great ideas. But the last week he has convinced me that he is too brash and naive when it comes to foreign relations to put him in a position to deal with the complexities of the Middle East problem. I'm reminded of JFK, who in the first few days of his Presidency, against all advice, met with Khrushchev without fully analyzing the details of our relationship with Russia. It ended disasterously and set the tone for the remainder of the Cold War. Good intentions - but he hurt us with his inexperience where that was concerned. I don't feel that we can risk that in this world atmosphere. We need maturity, and experience, and knowledge of how Washington works and diplomacy is wielded - and Sen. Clinton fits that bill much better than Obama does.

Answer 3

Obama, for the following reasons
1) We need to break the cycle . We have had either a Clinton or a Bush in the White House for the past 19 years. We need fresh ideas and we are not going to get them from her. I wish was not so but it is. People are still going with the feel good nostalgia thing from her husband but they need to remember they are not electing him.
2) She is still extremely polarizing
3)During his seven years in the Illinois state Senate, Obama worked with both Democrats and Republicans to help working families get ahead by creating programs like the state Earned Income Tax Credit, which in three years provided over $100 million in tax cuts to families across the state. YES HELPED TO PRODUCE OVER $100 MILLION IN TAX CUTS IN 3 YEARS IN IL. So the Republicans can try but will fail in labeling him "a tax and spend liberal" which is one of their usual mantras. Obama also pushed through an expansion of early childhood education, and after a number of inmates on death row were found innocent, Senator Obama enlisted the support of law enforcement officials to draft legislation requiring the videotaping of interrogations and confessions in all capital cases.
4) He was urged to run by his constituents and IL state legislative colleagues such as Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes
5)I am also tired of all the so called "experienced" ones that have touted their track record. If they were so experienced, they all should have had the balls to stand up and say no when Bush decided to take us to war in Iraq when that country had nothing to do with the attack on this country. Barack Obama has supported the war in Afghanistan from day 1 but has from the very start said that invading Iraq would be a mistake
5) Since he has been in the Senate, he has not sat on his laurels. He has been bipartisan and has sponsored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. He has shown an ability not just in the US Senate but also in the Il State Senate to work with people from the other side of the aisle without being polarizing.
6) He has not been tainted by the special interest groups and will not be beholden to them unlike Hillary. They have tried and once his people found out they have returned every cent. He wants to stay true to what he said which is extremely hard in Washington.
Hillary has taken money from special interest groups and lobbyists, groups that don't look out for the common man but the corporations and we have seen how that has been to the detriment of the American people now since this administration has been beholden to the corporations instead of " we the people"

Answer 4

Much to early to say. I want to see them campaign when the heat is on, next Spring and Summer.

BTW, this election may see the first time in decades when the Conventions pick the nominees. Would that not be a kick?

Answer 5

Clinton. I think she is a seasoned politician and will be able to get things done. I see so much sexism in the world (and in the US) that I really think it sets a great example. Madame President has a nice sound to it.

OK, it is a guilty pleasure that I want to see Bill on the news.

Answer 6

I am supporting Obama. I read his letter written to the media (I wish I had the website). He spoke of coming with new ideas. He spoke of wanting to find bin laden, of confronting those who support terrorism, of wanting to get this country back to respectability. He speaks of hope, not fear. He speaks of responsibility, not passing the buck like this administration. He consistantly talks about change from the usual political garbage that has been going on in Washington - and he spoke on that about BOTH parties, not just republicans.

That is why I'm voting for him.

Answer 7

I personally like Obama and Edwards...

Edwards: Great for middle class Americans, Pro Union!!

Obama: I think he will be GREAT with foreign policy, A very sharp individual.

Answer 8

Obama. He's honest, charismatic, has good ideas and he doesn't seem like he has any hidden agenda. He would be a refreshing change after the secrecy and ineptitude of the Bush years.

Answer 9

I think it's high time we had a female preaident, but... NOT hilary. anyone but her. i vote for obama. he's pretty sharp and has fresh ideas. and not too bad looking either!

Answer 10

Obama, by a long shot.