Hi Nicki143-
Provided the Clintons do not disenfranchise segments of the Democratic party, Obama, if nominated, has the best chance to become the next President of the United States. The most note worthy feel for direction that we have to date is by using polling numbers and the recent primaries which demonstrate that about half the Democratic party does not want the Clinton's back in the White House and by far the majority of Republicans feel the same way. Hillary is trying the same desperate ugly tactics that worked well for husband Bill against the Republicans in the past. However this time she has more than met her match with Barack. Obama, if people agree or disagree with him on the issues, has the communication skills of Ronald Reagan. Even McCain supporters are enjoying watching Hillary being reduced to tantrums. As "biggsie" has pointed out most people are simply sick of the Clinton's deceitful politics (Whitewater:
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0852144.html, shoving NAFTA down our throats, etc...) and what we've all witnessed by how they run a campaign past and present. Obama has a functional family and although his platform and Hillary's is very similar on numerous subjects (with slight nuances and variations) many people don't see Hillary as presidential material from a trustworthy aspect nor for having the temperament needed to be in charge.
However, as far as women go, I certainly do think the world has seen their proven successful leadership skills scattered throughout history. As for Thatcher's past effect on your country, I'll reserve comment.
More reasons why I do not want the Clintons running our nation:
Grounds for impeachment: lying & obstructing justice
The Office of the Independent Counsel hereby submits substantial and credible information that President Clinton committed acts that may constitute grounds for an impeachment. The information reveals that President Clinton:
*lied under oath at a civil deposition while he was a defendant in a sexual harassment lawsuit, Jones v. Clinton;
*lied under oath to a grand jury about his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky;
*attempted to influence the testimony of a potential witness;
*lied to potential grand jury witnesses, knowing that they would repeat those lies before the grand jury; and
*engaged in a pattern of conduct regarding his relationship with Monica Lewinsky that was inconsistent with his constitutional duty to faithfully execute the law.
Source: The Starr Report, p. 21-22 Sep 11, 1998
Now McCain, for my concerns, is a bit archaic and antiquated when it comes to diplomacy and is rather lacking when it comes to economic help. If you liked the leadership of GW Bush, which is mostly disappointing, you'll love John McCain. From one of my recent previous posts:
Hard working people that don't get annual executive bonuses are reluctant to make contributions into an IRA or 401k when worried about making ends meat. McCain has already admitted that the economy is not his strongest subject and it's obvious that he would like to make terrorism the number one issue in Americans minds; that's his campaign strategy thus far. But here we are in the midst of a recession and the worst has yet to come. The monthly spenditure for the Iraqi war is over $9,000,000,000 dollars and that's money that could be reduced and used more effectively otherwise. Just this week oil went over one hundred dollars a barrel. This time last year the national average at the gas-pump was $2.28, today it's $3.09. Cost of living raises are not keeping up for most of the middle class and none of the lower class. Just raising the minimum wage was like pulling teeth for the Bush administration. Desperate times "rebate checks" will be mailed out in an effort to cover-up Bush's failed economics as he stumbles out of office with approval ratings as low as the Congress. Corporations in Vegas have started the downsize phase with about 6,000 jobs due to be cut within the next month at least for one large corporation (that will remain unnamed due to my employer's privacy policy). I do respect McCain for his duty served in Vietnam, but would rather choose Ron Paul or even Huckabee on the Republican side.
Personally I'm liking Ron Paul more and more (
Ron Paul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia), but I'm acceptable of Obama as President (
Barack Obama) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, should he be elected. With Paul more than likely dropping out of the race at some point, I'll support Obama (
Barack Obama | Change We Can Believe In | Issues).
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