Does anyone really believe, thinking critically rather than emotionally, that Obamma or Clinton can be elected

Answer 1

No. In a generic pole (I saw this a month ago, I don't have a source) Democrats win. When you add Hilary to the ticket, the numbers dropped dramatically.

Answer 2

Yes, I do believe that Sen. Clinton is electable, highly so. I do not believe the same about Sen. Obama though. One thing I don't get emotional about are political candidates. I hear all the talk about Hillary being too divisive, and I see where that talk is coming from. Of course they are going to say she is too divisive. But the fact is that we tend to elect people who draw big lines in the sand and stick to their guns no matter what. She very much fits in that category. This country is already divided, so to talk of her being divisive seems rather redundant. The bottom line is that those who are against this war as it stands now, and those who are extremely dissatisfied with George Bush (which reflects on all Republicans) but right now are on the fence about her will indeed vote for her should she receive the nomination. The thought in many voters minds right now is ANYBODY but a Republican.

The Right will mobilize against her because she is so hated by them and because of that they think nominating her is a gift to them. But they never think about the fact that the Democrats are more united than they have been in decades and they will match the Republicans mobilization efforts with a large one of their own. Republicans aren't used to Democrats being able to do that because they have been known as the party that sticks together no matter what. They fail to see the Democrats are now functioning in that same way, mostly out of anger and disgust with Bush's two terms as President. She's electable all right, especially if the right VP is chosen - who the VP nominee is more important for her than many people realize.

Answer 3

I actually think they would each have a better chance running separately than together. I think a black and a woman on the same ticket would be such a worst nightmare scenario that they would totally galvanize the opposition and have huge voter turnout of people not ready for that.
I think either could technically win. Obama speaks extremely well and comes across very sincere, plus he's really not all that liberal when you look at his policies. Hillary I think has too much baggage to win. Although I think she would do a tolerably good job (like Jimmy Carter - well intended but not very competent).

Answer 4

Yep. Clinton anyway!!

Please take a look at this and ask why anyone would want to vote Republican! The only thing they have done is wipe out the middle class! Oh wait, there must be some left. I mean, who is going to pay the taxes to pay the interest on the addition 4 TRILLION in debt that Bush has piled on! The Rich? Don't make me laugh!

You can see how "fiscally Responsible" Republicans are and why they hate Clinton!

And they gave Bush a break, they didn't add the war debt as he doesn't put it in his never balanced budget!

http://www.uuforum.org/deficit.htm

Answer 5

Our country is still loaded with closet racists, so I don't see that happening. The first black president will be ultra conservative, with perhaps a military background. (Powell was highly revered as this potential first president, until his left-centrist views came to light.)

Hillary will generate an emotional response on both sides, and probably even bring the national divide to the surface with violent reactions.

But I think a lot of Republicans will be voting in the Democrat primaries this year, against her. There isn't a divisive front-runner in the Republican party, so they will forego their vote and take what comes. (It would be different if McCain was a front-runner, so I expect the media to really try to build up McCain over the next few months.)

Based on qualifications and potential as a leader, Obama is far more electable than Hillary. Hillary's record is phony and entirely calculated. Obama actually has some good history of working with both sides of the aisle and putting leadership responsibility ahead of his own personal politics.

Answer 6

Too many negatives for both either experience or with Hillary just many don't like her. Democrats really have no Bill on the scene in this election to rally the troops.

Answer 7

Clinton will be the next president.

She's the corporate candidate of the Democratic party.And there's no way a Republican,after Bush,will be elected.

Answer 8

I think they are the only serious candidates running on the democratic ticket, so yeah, if a democrat is elected president next year, it will have to be one of their lot. It's funny cos even the Republicans have a LDS and Catholic champion, so it looks like the days of the WASP presidents might be over! =8-O

Answer 9

Yes. Primarily because it won't matter. They stick to party principles, and they don't upset the apple cart. They are just politicians, like every Republican and Democrat in the running.

Answer 10

I don't. Just looking at the two, no emotion, their views are destructive and will hurt America. For example, MOST Americans are against amnesty. Bother of them are pro-amnesty. That's a problem.

Now if I put emotion into the picture, I think they are left-wing socialist twits that don't care about America's needs. They want power, especially Hillary!