Barack Obama is the nominee - The world senses hope!
June 4th 2008 02:27
It was a long and colorful primary season. Well, on the Democratic side anyway. The Republicans spent a few weeks trying to run from Bush and channel Reagan and ended up with McCain. On the other side the two most exciting candidates either party has fielded in decades slogged through months of tough campaigning that yes, was sometimes too vitriolic and vocal. But all in all, it has awakened many Americans to the importance of their vote and the need to cast it wisely instead of having it be manipulated by fear-mongering and hate-rhetoric.
Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee and now prepares to take on John McCain. It really isn't a fair fight. Obama is so above McCain as a candidate that it would take pages to cover. The choice couldn't be more stark and still be between viable candidates. The time for change is now, and McCain represents change like an apple represents a cantaloupe.
While Hillary Clinton has not yet conceded I expect that she will in the next few days. She may yet find her way on the ticket as the vice-presidential candidate. While she has gone over the top sometimes in the campaign, I wouldn't be opposed to her as the veep. If it would help to remove the Republican scourge from the White House, definitely. Politics is sometimes about compromise, and an Obama/Clinton ticket is a compromise I could live with. It would be wise for progressives to consider that we must begin by removing the neo-conservative menace. Time will tell who Obama will choose, it's important to support the entire ticket.
On the positive side, Barack Obama becoming the Democratic nominee will be news the world over. He will be seen as a sharp turn away from the politics of the present. They will be waiting to accept America once again into the ranks of respected nations and out of the darkness of torture and war-mongering. People will not have to look at the news with hesitation when Bush speaks, wondering what catastrophe he will bring upon the planet. America can be seen again as a responsible nation and leader, not as pariah and bully. Competence can begin to replace incompetence.
Obama announced to a packed crowd in the same arena the Republicans will crown John McCain that he is ready to take on McCain as the Democratic nominee. In contrast John McCain muddled through a speech in front of a few hundred in Louisiana. The contrasts in the general election are obvious. The choices are in front of you. Choose wisely, America!
Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee and now prepares to take on John McCain. It really isn't a fair fight. Obama is so above McCain as a candidate that it would take pages to cover. The choice couldn't be more stark and still be between viable candidates. The time for change is now, and McCain represents change like an apple represents a cantaloupe.
While Hillary Clinton has not yet conceded I expect that she will in the next few days. She may yet find her way on the ticket as the vice-presidential candidate. While she has gone over the top sometimes in the campaign, I wouldn't be opposed to her as the veep. If it would help to remove the Republican scourge from the White House, definitely. Politics is sometimes about compromise, and an Obama/Clinton ticket is a compromise I could live with. It would be wise for progressives to consider that we must begin by removing the neo-conservative menace. Time will tell who Obama will choose, it's important to support the entire ticket.
On the positive side, Barack Obama becoming the Democratic nominee will be news the world over. He will be seen as a sharp turn away from the politics of the present. They will be waiting to accept America once again into the ranks of respected nations and out of the darkness of torture and war-mongering. People will not have to look at the news with hesitation when Bush speaks, wondering what catastrophe he will bring upon the planet. America can be seen again as a responsible nation and leader, not as pariah and bully. Competence can begin to replace incompetence.
Obama announced to a packed crowd in the same arena the Republicans will crown John McCain that he is ready to take on McCain as the Democratic nominee. In contrast John McCain muddled through a speech in front of a few hundred in Louisiana. The contrasts in the general election are obvious. The choices are in front of you. Choose wisely, America!
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Comment by The wonderful Peter Yang
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Wow, I am really looking foward towards it.
Cheers
Comment by RubySoho
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I have to admit, part of me is sad for Hillary's loss but wow what an incredible moment in history.
I think Hillary on the ticket would make his candidacy even stronger, but we'll wait and see what happens there.
Congratulations Jeff. Enjoy this moment. Savour it. It's huge.
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Comment by lord waterfront yuppie
Remind me again... who is this Barack Obama fellow and what does he stand for?
Feel free to elaborate on any of his policies - I'm dying to hear some!
Comment by Jeff Musall
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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It's a pity that so many have made the comparison between Obama and JFK too.
Sure - he's a young man - who exudes energy, fervour and enthusiasm but as far as change goes (particularly in respect to Iraq) he simply doesn't have the credentials as a JFK - who had active military service on his CV.
That's not to say that you need to be in the armed services to appreciate its consequences - but it's an albatross around Obama's neck that so many seem to annoint him with the same holy water that the generational uprising of the 60's did with Kennedy.
It will of course be interesting to see his much touted tax reform policies - which to date have not seen the light of day.
I wish him well though.
Either McCain will simply wipe the floor with him or (as given the millions of younger and black voters who have suddenly decided that enrolling to vote is a good idea) will attest - perhaps it is time for youth and exuberance.
I fear though - that should he prevail - that there could just be another crazy out there on the grassy knoll.
Comment by Anonymous
Besides, I think you would be surprised at how many Republicans (and some Democrats) are very much behind John McCain. He isn't the Republican nominee for nothing!