Obama-New or not?

[33girl]

Does anyone else think not having been in Washington for forever is kind of a really good thing?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Does anyone else think not having been in Washington for forever is kind of a really good thing?

I honestly don't think it matters at all - the "new guy" and "experienced leader" angles are both overplayed way too much.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Does anyone else think not having been in Washington for forever is kind of a really good thing?

Millions of people do - it's why Obama can pimp the "change" and "hope" angles even though he's absolutely 0% different from previous candidates. In the end, though, it's not the time in DC that's the problem - it's slavishness to the current system and machinery, and neither current candidate shows any desire to escape the machinations, to my mind.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Millions of people do - it's why Obama can pimp the "change" and "hope" angles even though he's absolutely 0% different from previous candidates. In the end, though, it's not the time in DC that's the problem - it's slavishness to the current system and machinery, and neither current candidate shows any desire to escape the machinations, to my mind.

You summed it up nicely!