With grassroots Republican chicanery in the polling place a reality, Democrats can only count on winning by a large margin. Anything close will be decided in favor of the Republicans.
I recognize Obama as a candidate with great merit ( although I personally am not pleased to be rallied by Oprah Winfrey) But are we all about proving we are not racists or is it about evicting the Republicans from office?
The same is true for Hillary. Do we need a woman in the White House or do we need the Republicans out?
For that reason, we should look at the electability of John Edwards in a general election. The electorate are disposed to vote for a Democrat this time, but why should we risk it in order to score purely symbolic victories: the losing candidate was a woman or was a black? All three candidates propose to follow a moderate course. Why shouldn't we choose the one who is most palatable to Republicans or independents?
2007-12-08 15:03:54 · 10 answers · asked by richard d 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Can you cite a single person who might be more comfortable in Republican American than Oprah Winfrey? She is snug as a bug in a rug. Her career sprang up in the dismal period of George Bush Sr. What I mean to imply is that Diva could personally be very comfortable with a Republican victory. That, and I don't see her a a fresh leader of any kind. I don't even approve of her saturation of the airwaves.
If Obama is a phenomenon then let's see some new leaders with new ideas stand up for him.
Edwards has a populist message which got buried.
As for Hillary Clinton, I know she could do the job but frankly I don't think the Feminist Movement is in line to elect anyone higher than dog catcher. With a single-minded focus and complete lack of idealism, the rightful goals already accomplished, Feminism is ripe to take a dive. I know this is unfair to Clinton, but I hate to see that agenda gratified (sic).
2007-12-08 16:52:00 · update #1
neither...are you trying to restrict my choices?
2007-12-08 15:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by cantonbound 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a white woman who would love to see a deserving woman in the White House one day, but I certainly don't want Hillary. I'm not going to play it safe by supporting Edwards either. I'm going out on a limb and voting for Obama. I have no doubt that he can beat any Republican on election day. I can understand Oprah's wanting to campaign for him, although I've had my mind made up long before now. We need change for the better. Obama is the only one I see who's not more of the same old thing. He's an expert in constitutional law, having taught the subject at Harvard for ten years while Edwards was getting rich chasing ambulances. I think Obama is certainly the best choice of the three Democrats. I want my vote to count. Make yours count too.
2007-12-08 15:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by KIZIAH 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
We certainly do not need another republican.
I will qualify what I am going to say by admitting I am an Edwards supporter and volunteer who lives in New Hampshire. I do think we are worrying to much about the electability issue.and to paraphrase his message, "If you want to vote for me because of my race or gender, I don't want your vote. Vote for my platform"
To me Mrs. Clinton represents the status quo and the Obama who is speaking today is not the same person who gave the speech at the Democratic Convention in '04. He really sounds like a politician now.
Today a canvasser for the Obama campaign knocked on my door and he was a genuinely nice guy. I look forward to working with him next summer to help elect the eventual democratic candidate.
2007-12-08 15:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by mickbw 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My vote will go to Ron Paul. Think about it. Why do you think the media censures Ron Paul? Well the answer is because he tells the truth the way it is. There are some pretty scary rumors out there about a plot to enslave us Americans and the way I see it this rumor its becoming a reality. We have to face the fact that Ron Paul is our only and last hope. I beg you to google him please. Our future is at stake. He is fighting against the media and the government to give us the freedom we once fought for and that we're losing. For example, the Patriot Act. Not very patriotic is it? Well there's something for you all to think about. Just take a couple of minutes and give Ron Paul a chance since the media won't give it to him. If you really care about the country you will research every candidate before voting but I promess you that you will not regret it. Thank you for taking your time to research him and thank you for taking your first step towards restoring our constitution and freedom. Sincerely, a Ron Paul fan.
2007-12-08 15:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Constitution 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Edwards is Democrats only hope. Hillary is too hated and Obama is not ready for prime time (in addition to all the other stuff).
2007-12-08 15:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mike Huckabee
2007-12-08 16:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Disco Diva 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Google Ron Paul.
2007-12-08 15:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by Corwin Shiu 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I usually vote Dem, but this year i'm voting for Ron Paul
2007-12-08 16:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think the reason is that edwards is lacking mass media coverage. and if he would get that he could get it
2007-12-10 06:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by joel w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Republican over the "Breck girl".
2007-12-08 15:17:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋