Hi. My name is Rebecca and I’m a registered Republican. Only, recently I’ve learned that I’m kind of liberal socially and more conservative on a few issues, so I suppose you could say I have no true party.
Politics can be tough to chat about politely, but because I have such faith in y’all, I’m going to pose a question. I would love to hear any and all responses. And if I don’t appreciate your response, well then, I’ll just delete it.
For all the Barack Obama supporters out there: Why do you think Obama should be the next president of the United States?
**Updated. The question I really meant to ask is, Why do you like Obama?
8 Comments
Melissa Marsh Mar 7, 2008 1:41 PM
I haven’t made up my mind yet about the candidates. Unfortunately, they’re all politicians first and foremost. I’d love to see a regular guy who doesn’t have tons of money (for the campaign expenses!) get elected.
meg Mar 7, 2008 6:56 PM
I’m a tried and true Democrat, and it is very difficult for me to choose between Obama and Clinton. With that said, I support his views on a guest worker program for undocumented immigrants, his strong support of biofuels (and his views on energy in general), most of his views on social issues (death penalty, gun control, abortion, stem cell research, and medical marijuana), and his statement that every American should have health care coverage as good as every US Senator has.
This is a good link for a broad view of his political positions: wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Barack_Obama
Rebecca Mar 8, 2008 3:30 PM
Thanks, Meg! And bravo for giving your opinion!
Rebecca Mar 10, 2008 4:21 PM
I’m thinking that political discussions rank up there with the-death-of-one’s-grandma posts. No one (well, no one besides Melissa & Meg) comments. Either that or my blog is only read by Republicans who adore McCain. Wait, that can’t be true…
Bethany Mar 10, 2008 4:47 PM
I’m not afraid to comment; I just don’t have very strongly-formed opinions at this point. :)
Or maybe it’s not that have a readership who only likes McCain, but one that wouldn’t say they “like” Obama, even if they have opinions? Who knows.
Sarah M Mar 10, 2008 5:15 PM
ok, so I am definitely (that should be italicized) not afraid of this conversation on blogs–haha, just had the National Health Care convo with 2 strangers on their blogs (I am very for it). I don’t like or dislike Obama. I am not decided. I used to be Republican…now I am a registered Democrat. I still don’t know who I’ll vote for. One thing, I do NOT appreciate is propaganda about Obama. He is this month’s Rolling Stone cover. You can see it on the website, but it doesn’t do it justice like seeing it in person (it’s not even a photograph, it’s more of a painting to ‘edify him in time’ or something–bizarre and annoying, I must say)
Renee Welstead Mar 12, 2008 9:06 AM
My husband Ben and I voted for Obama in the Neb. caucuses. It was an amazing experience. There was so much excitement and general goodwill that I believe, only a candidate like Obama can bring out in such a diverse group of people. I know I have been so angry for so long about the kinds of choices our gov’t has made in the name of religion and terrorism. I don’t believe a president should be elected based on their religious views because they will ultimately let us down. I think (and hope) that Obama will be the president that brings some sort of credit back to the US, that he will engage a younger generation of bored and cynical 20 somethings and I believe his wife is a great dresser….seriously…she has great style!
christina hoyt Mar 16, 2008 6:46 PM
Hi Rebecca– it is sunday afternoon and I finally have time to respond to your post. I too voted for Obama at the Nebraska Caucuses. I’ve been oh so depressed the last eight years with our political leadership especially in the areas of foreign policy, healthcare, education and the environment. Obama is not perfect, but he is a fresh face with new ideas and I love how he says “it will take work–by everyone”. There are some things I might not whole heartedly agree with, but I also look at electing political officials on which issues can and should be addressed through the government. Obama’s background includes working with the impovrished and grassroots community development. There is invaluable experience being in the trenches brings to leadership. He is also willing to talk to the rest of the world, and that I believe is critical to the next decade and beyond. We absolutely have to have someone willing to talk to the world, whether it be regarding violence, economics or global warming and environmental issues. America will not always be “top dog.” The environment is something incredibly important to me because of the connectedness there is between it’s health and the sustainability of global economies and social systems and it’s effects on poverty. I think ‘No child left Behind’ is failing and needs to be looked at critically as it relates to raising kids that are actually taught how to think, anaylize, create etc. not just pass tests. Healthcare…lets just say that when a fully-insured individual has to not go to the doctor there is a problem. Unfortuantly I think no matter who the president is there will be a lot of damage control over the next four years. I could say a lot more….but I will leave it at that for now. I’d love to have a conversation with you sometime about the standard conservative issues christian’s have a tendency to vote on and how I see that connected to larger issues and how adressing the larger issues with government, combined with non-profits and churches addressing the heart issues might actually make positive change…