Obama vs. McCain
Posted by joshuatheliberal on June 8, 2008
First off thank you for reading this since I don’t usually write about politics so please forgive me for being shallow and immature.
I have been a supporter of Obama since he strikes me as a new comer who doesn’t carry the “politics as usual” attitude. He seems competent, sincere, and able to do the right thing – the way he was the only candidate who opposed the gas tax break opposed to Clinton’s claims that economists are “elites” led me to think he is responsible and have a stance of his own. He has been remarkable in his past and he seems to have the right policies in mind – the economy and education. He also made the least mistakes and showed the least character flaws. The way Hilary stayed on the race knowing fully she has no chance with the constant lyings actually says her presidential bid is nothing more than her personal game. “Politics as usual” as you can say.
John McCain is an experienced politician but I don’t want him to win. He always seem deceiving to me. During the early Republican Debates, he was the guy who can answer a question without answering anything. I say that is deception. To me, a good politician and a leader should be able to give honest answers to people and not use those blatant deception tactics to trick unwitting souls. John McCain is just an old time politician with too many experiences, and too few inspiration. He is just another fear mongering crook who think of too many self interests to be the president.
Now let me list a few points that would be important in the coming election. They are just my personal opinions:
1) The running mate of Obama: Obama needs a Vice President who can help him fare better in his traditional weak spots such as working class whites and female whites. Hilary is a choice but many have speculated other candidates. And for Hilary, if she is not chosen it may be advantageous if Obama will lose so she can bid in 12 again.
2) The performance of Obama in Evangelicals: this is traditionally the stronghold of Republicans. However, since McCain doesn’t strike people as a religious type, he may lose large margin in this segment and change the political landscape.
3) The impression of McCain as George Bush’s third term: this guy’s policies are essentially the continuation of George Bush’s: low tax, national security, Iraq war… He doesn’t seem to be different from Bush and people are sick of bushies which made what America is today.
