A few months ago, I wrote an entry about a large chunk of my political views and if you read that post, you might deduce that I’m either a Republican or Libertarian. For the upcoming election in November, however, I stand by the fact that I am a Democrat. On some of the most important issues to me, I definitely support the Democratic candidates. I want universal (or nearly universal) health care for all Americans, I want a drawback of troops from Iraq when the situation deems it a possibility, and I just want change from the current Republican stronghold on the Oval Office.
This post is brief – there will be more commentary on the Obama-Clinton primary race I’m sure – but I would like to formally support Barack Obama in his bid for the presidency. When someone asks me the question “Why Obama and not Hilary?”, I think my most basic response is that I think Obama has the ability to actually invoke change domestically and internationally. Domestically, I believe that Obama and Hillary are very similar on many of the major issues I care about. What I do think is that Obama is the Democratic candidate that will actually attempt to be bi-partisan when possible and work with the other side to get his agenda passed. Internationally, and I think this is what separates him most from Clinton, Obama will be able to rebuild the bridges and ties that George W. Bush has broken during his eight years in the White House. If you have ever seen Obama speak at a debate or rally, it’s just an incredible feeling that comes over you. He might be the greatest speaker that this nation has seen since JFK. I really think his charisma would go a long way when dealing with other foreign leaders. Also, let’s be serious about this whole experience thing. A 46 year-old dubbed with having little experience running for President – sound familiar Bill Clinton??
I will say this much – I really don’t mind Clinton as a candidate or a person. I think she’d do a fine job of leading this country over the next four (or eight) years, and if anything, much better than the current administration. What Barack Obama’s bid for the presidency has done, however, is to reinvigorate and reignite my generation into politics. You look across college campuses and so many people want to be involved in the political process this year, it’s really quite amazing. Win or lose, Obama has done something great for America already.
-K
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