The Election. Democrats, My Opinion.
Last Friday I talked about the upcoming “Super Tuesday” primaries. Just for kicks I thought I would share my opinions on the various candidates. It’s just my opinion, I don’t really expect anyone to care, so don’t get your panties in a wad over it.
First the Democrats. I think you can narrow it down to three candidates with any chance of winning the nomination. Clinton, Obama, and Edwards.
The problems I see with these choices are the obvious, Clinton is a woman, Obama is black, and Edwards is just a little to “pretty” for lack of any other term for it.
Now I know that probably three quarters of you just got offended by that statement, so please let me explain. Racism still exist in America, there’s no denying it. If Obama were to win the nomination I don’t believe he could win the election based on this fact alone. Plus, he has the problem of a Muslim background to deal with. Sexism still exists also and this has to be a major factor in Clinton’s ability to win. Finally, most Americans see politicians as smooth talking crooks and I’m afraid that Edwards might be perceived this way.
Now as far as strengths go, Clinton has already spent eight years in the White House and clearly has the knowledge of the office. Obama, while he doesn’t have the experience, has lofty goals and ideas for the office and this will appeal to a lot of people who are tired of politics being the “same old, same old”. Edwards doesn’t have the problems of race or sex to deal with, he’s a relative newcomer to politics having been elected to the senate in 1998, and has participated in a presidential campaign as the vice-presidential candidate in 2004. He, like Obama, stresses the need for change in Washington and this appeals to the young first time voters.
Obama might be a good choice for the nomination in that he would bring a lot of new voters into the system, voters who, because of their disenchantment with the system, have never voted before. Edwards might be a good choice because he might be able to keep the party from splitting over race/sex. Clinton would be a good choice because, I believe, along with her comes Bill’s eight years of experience.
Next time I’ll see if I can offend the Republicans!