I hope I'm wrong

SWTXBelle · #1 10-11-2008, 05:18 PM

I hope I am completely wrong, and that whichever of the two main party candidates wins he is able to guide this country with a sure and steady hand, deliver on his campaign promises, and bring about the kind of change we need in the federal government.

But I'm not holding my breath.

KSigkid · #2 10-12-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I hope I am completely wrong, and that whichever of the two main party candidates wins he is able to guide this country with a sure and steady hand, deliver on his campaign promises, and bring about the kind of change we need in the federal government.

But I'm not holding my breath.

It is a rather disappointing year for candidates. As I've said, this is the first year where I'd consider voting third party. Unfortunately, I hate the third party candidates even more than the candidate I will be voting for, McCain. If there was (in my mind) a credible third party alternative, someone I would feel comfortable voting for, they'd probably have my vote.

PhiGam · #3 10-12-2008, 11:05 AM

I hope I'm wrong about Obama, because he's probably going to win.

honeychile · #4 10-12-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiGam

I hope I'm wrong about Obama, because he's probably going to win.

Convention wisdom would say that you're right, if only because there's been 8 years of a Republican president (even though it's a Democratic Congress). But there can always be exceptions. With even ACORN talking about the amount of voter fraud, this won't be decided for months.

SWTXBelle · #5 10-12-2008, 03:28 PM

I don't envy the president and the current financial and diplomatic situation - if Obama wins AND the Senate and Congress both go Democratic, they had better deliver a financial near - miracle, or he will be a one-termer.

pinksirfidel · #6 10-12-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I don't envy the president and the current financial and diplomatic situation - if Obama wins AND the Senate and Congress both go Democratic, they had better deliver a financial near - miracle, or he will be a one-termer.

I agree... I can already hear the republicans in 2012. Is four years enough time to put a dent into all our issues? I would hope so.

SWTXBelle · #7 10-12-2008, 07:06 PM

Well, if McCain wins, he will have the advantage (in 4 yrs.) of blaming anything and everything on the Democratic Congress (assuming both house are D)