If I could vote, who would I vote for? Good Question. As a preamble to my answer (haha) I might as well say that I have done ONLY the McCain projects for class. So I know a little bit about his polices on Education, and Energy and the Enviroment. (Hey those all start with E!...sorry) Anyway. I was also able because of this to study a little bit of Obama's plans in these three categories, so as to have a counter McCain based argument. But other than these three categories I still know very little about thier ideas on the issues. (Except for economy which was the only thing talked about in these past debates) From what I saw, I agreed more with Obama's ideas than McCain's. But I want to see and know more.
I respect McCain's experience, but he has played that tune ad nauseum. I respect Obama's willingness to make it work and find a way that works. But then he plays his middle class horn ad nauseum. As I have said in class, One is looking foreward and one is looking back. But does that really matter? If it does then which is more important? The past that you learn from or the future you are going to?
Now I'm getting philosophical sorry!
Alright I'll answer already!! I think I would vote Obama. Here's my reasoning: He talks about change and trying new things and seeing what works. Lets face it, whatever is happening now is not working. So (to use a soundbite) maybe that's the change we need. Also, he keeps himself prepared for arguements and at least attempts to focus in debates on what the people need. And, on the issues we researched in class his ideas made more sense to me than McCain's. (although that might have just been the layout of his website....)
Does this mean I will/would vote Democrat in every election to come? No. I want to see which candidate appears to be able to do the job best. And at this time, Obama seems to be best suited for the job.
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You are correct about their weaknesses they both keep humming the same tune. However what about their strengths? What aspects of Obama's "E" policies do you agree with? What issue matters most to you that you would be willing to caste your vote based on?
I really like how said that you won't always vote for the Democratic party. I feel the same way. To me, it's not about which party wins, but about the best candidate. McCain does have a really unique experience with what happened when he was in Vietnam, but I think you're right in saying that he overdoes it. I wish that they would both look forward all the time like you mentioned.
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