Clinton or Obama for President

Phrozen1ne · #1 07-19-2007, 10:16 PM

While I am excited about the Presidential election (mainly due to the fact that it will be historical one way or the other) I am heavily debating who I should support. I was all for Obama, but now I am not sure. Who are you supporting and why?

thesweetestone · #2 07-20-2007, 01:27 AM

Clinton! Girl Power! Wooooo!

Senusret I · #3 07-20-2007, 10:38 AM

I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate is.

Until one of them firmly supports marriage equality and DC Statehood, I don't really care.

nonchalant · #4 07-20-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate is.

DITTO!!!

Phrozen1ne · #5 07-20-2007, 10:34 PM

[quote=Senusret I;1488729]I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate is.

Well that leads to my next question: Do we just vote Democratic or Republican without hearing what issues the candidates hope to tackle? I often wonder how many people get in the booth and just punch democrat all the way down? I did when I was able to vote at 18, but I have grown a little wiser (thank God).

True enough they could sell us bull and not do anything once they get in office.

Senusret I · #6 07-20-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrozen1ne

Well that leads to my next question: Do we just vote Democratic or Republican without hearing what issues the candidates hope to tackle? I often wonder how many people get in the booth and just punch democrat all the way down? I did when I was able to vote at 18, but I have grown a little wiser (thank God).

True enough they could sell us bull and not do anything once they get in office.

For ME, Senusret I, I only have two issues that are paramount for me right now:

Marriage equality
DC Statehood

I know that I can vote Democrat with a good conscience as no Republican candidates that I know of support either cause.

That's nationally. LOCALLY, I have voted Socialist, Republican, and DC Statehood/Green party in addition to Democrat. Of course even here the politicians backpedal, but they at least all agree on DC Statehood.

I advise everyone to vote with their heart, whether it's Republican, Dems, or whoever. If black folks want to vote Republican because they align with their more conservative values, more power to them.

Drolefille · #7 07-20-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate is.

Until one of them firmly supports marriage equality and DC Statehood, I don't really care.

You're the first person I've ever heard say that Statehood for DC is an issue for you. I'm intrigued by your opinions and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. I totally agree with you, though I've never seen anyone give a damn one way or another.
(Puerto Rico is another one though the decision is on the other side. Either join the union or GTFO... pick one)

ladygreek · #8 07-20-2007, 10:59 PM

At this point the jury is still out for me. I am still rankled about Clinton's move to NY to become a Senator, and I am worried about Barack's lack of experience in federal government, i.e., knowing enough about the players to pick a good Cabinet.

And Shid, I agree with your issues.

Senusret I · #9 07-20-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

You're the first person I've ever heard say that Statehood for DC is an issue for you. I'm intrigued by your opinions and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

LMAO

Washingtonians themselves don't do a good enough job at raising a stink about the issue. Here is a song that Sweet Honey in the Rock performs about the issue. And check out www.dcvote.org

LG, you know I never even considered Obama's cabinet choices....sheesh, too much to think about! Some days I am really enthralled by him, and other days I think he's the antichrist. No, like literally lol

Little32 · #10 07-21-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm intrigued by your opinions and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. )

/hijack

This cracked me up. I say it all the time, and sometimes I rub my chin.

/end hijack

Jody · #11 07-21-2007, 11:35 AM

I'm voting for Michael Blumberg... he says he's not running YET...

nonchalant · #12 07-21-2007, 12:25 PM

[QUOTE=Phrozen1ne;1489088]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate is.

Well that leads to my next question: Do we just vote Democratic or Republican without hearing what issues the candidates hope to tackle? I often wonder how many people get in the booth and just punch democrat all the way down? I did when I was able to vote at 18, but I have grown a little wiser (thank God).

True enough they could sell us bull and not do anything once they get in office.

Truthfully, I'm not extremely into politics, and I usually vote for who my mother votes for. I usually go democrat, for I've heard they cater more to the AA community.

ladygreek · #13 07-21-2007, 01:59 PM

[QUOTE=nonchalant;1489248]

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Originally Posted by Phrozen1ne

Truthfully, I'm not extremely into politics, and I usually vote for who my mother votes for. I usually go democrat, for I've heard they cater more to the AA community.

Don't believe the hype.

KAPital PHINUst · #14 07-21-2007, 03:05 PM

My opinion that Clinton and Obama would have a better chance of securing the White House if they were running mates notwithstanding, I don't find either of them particular appealing or capable of running this country in the dire state of affairs it is currently in. So I will have to say, "None of the above".

My vote goes to Ron Paul. His views and agendas on how this country should function and be ran lines up with my views almost perfectly. Yeah, he's Republican, but his leaning are more Libertarian in nature, as I am also. His campaign strategy has been strong and sound, and he is getting a growing constituency of supporters, particularly via the Internet.

Ron Paul for President, 2008!!

ladygreek · #15 07-21-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

My opinion that Clinton and Obama would have a better chance of securing the White House if they were running mates notwithstanding, I don't find either of them particular appealing or capable of running this country in the dire state of affairs it is currently in. So I will have to say, "None of the above".

My vote goes to Ron Paul. His views and agendas on how this country should function and be ran lines up with my views almost perfectly. Yeah, he's Republican, but his leaning are more Libertarian in nature, as I am also. His campaign strategy has been strong and sound, and he is getting a growing constituency of supporters, particularly via the Internet.

Ron Paul for President, 2008!!

Who in the heck is Ron Paul? And yes I am more Libertarian in views also.

/hijack/ were you here? /end hijack/