The Democratic primaries.
Holy fuck do I hope that Clinton doesn't get the nomination. Obama would be fine by me, as I would love all the partisan bickering to end for actual, pork-barrel free, compromise-heavy work to get done, and a vote for him would send that message loud and clear. Also, he's black. And let's face it- that actually means something. I would love for there to be more strong, powerful role models for minorities in this country, b/c right now, there are rather few. (Richardson is one - and I'd be damn happy if he -does- land Sec. of State.)
As for Edwards - I am fine with him, too. Hell, I am actually OK with Giuliani over Clinton. That's right - I am liberal / libertarian policy-wise, which Rudy is not - but I still far prefer him to her. Because seriously, forget about policy for a second. I just don't want her to represent me, in any way, ever.
This is really all about the DNC throwing their muscle behind the most 'power-house-y' candidate - see Gore over B. Bradley, Kerry over everyone. There was NOBODY out there who said, "Oooooh, Gore gets me excited!" Same for Kerry. But they were the most politically powerful and the DNC threw its weight (and money and protection) behind them.
Think about how many people were jazzed about Bradley, vs. how many were jazzed for Gore. Or Dean, vs. Kerry. Didn't seem to be a lot of young, popular support for Kerry, did there?
It's the same today. Obama energizes some people, Edwards energizes some others. NOBODY is energized by Clinton. I really hope she doesn't get the nomination. Ugh.
Holy fuck do I hope that Clinton doesn't get the nomination. Obama would be fine by me, as I would love all the partisan bickering to end for actual, pork-barrel free, compromise-heavy work to get done, and a vote for him would send that message loud and clear. Also, he's black. And let's face it- that actually means something. I would love for there to be more strong, powerful role models for minorities in this country, b/c right now, there are rather few. (Richardson is one - and I'd be damn happy if he -does- land Sec. of State.)
As for Edwards - I am fine with him, too. Hell, I am actually OK with Giuliani over Clinton. That's right - I am liberal / libertarian policy-wise, which Rudy is not - but I still far prefer him to her. Because seriously, forget about policy for a second. I just don't want her to represent me, in any way, ever.
This is really all about the DNC throwing their muscle behind the most 'power-house-y' candidate - see Gore over B. Bradley, Kerry over everyone. There was NOBODY out there who said, "Oooooh, Gore gets me excited!" Same for Kerry. But they were the most politically powerful and the DNC threw its weight (and money and protection) behind them.
Think about how many people were jazzed about Bradley, vs. how many were jazzed for Gore. Or Dean, vs. Kerry. Didn't seem to be a lot of young, popular support for Kerry, did there?
It's the same today. Obama energizes some people, Edwards energizes some others. NOBODY is energized by Clinton. I really hope she doesn't get the nomination. Ugh.
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