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by: Diane

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:44:18 +0000

OK, so we’re all interested! :)
Yes, I saw the Giuliani clip - oh dear…

That is a VERY scary thought, Toni!

And you’re right of course, the religious right has so much MONEY to campaign for swing votes, it’s tricky - they won it (kind of…) for Bush, after all. But I have hope…

by: Keris

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:57:23 +0000

I’m interested! Although despite four seasons of the West Wing I still don’t understand the election process.

I don’t think they’re ready for a black *or* a woman president, but I too prefer Obama and I’m afeared of Hillary. (I just don’t trust those Clintons.)

Incidentally, did you see the clip of the building being struck by lightning when Giuliani defended abortion. Funny, but it probably won’t help…

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ibqwKb4cCsg

by: Toni

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:50:33 +0000

I’ve heard whispers that the Republicans aren’t too bothered about the 2008 elections; they’re pinning their hopes on 2012, as they think Arnold Schwarznegger will be ready to stand then. Isn’t that a scary thought?

I get what you mean about the racists probably voting Republican anyway, but I’m not sure how it would effect swing voters. I don’t think colour is an issue at all, but a lot of people do, and it’s only 60 or so years since segregation ended… is it too soon? A lot of America (i.e. the Bible Belt) are still horrifically racist and I’d be worried about a protest vote, from people not inclined to usually vote but who can’t stand the idea of a black president so they vote for perhaps the first time ever.

by: Diane

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:39:09 +0000

Yay for Toni! :)

I’d like to think Americans are ready for a black president; all the virulent racists probably vote Republican anyway (ooh!) and once he’s in office, colour won’t be a factor. I think I find Giuliani least objectionable of the Republicans, but I’m not sure he’ll get the nom. The Rs don’t seem so keen on candidates who believe in a woman’s right to choose and don’t want to talk religion all the time. (double ooh!) I will say I like the name Huckabee for a pres, but that’s about all I like about him.

I almost said ‘whoever wins will be better than Bush’ but them’s could be dangerous last words! x

by: Toni

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:06:05 +0000

I understand why people are coming out for Obama, he does seem like a decent guy, but I can’t help but feel America isn’t quite ready for a black president yet. But are they ready for a female president either? It’s a tough call… but I would prefer Clinton.

As for the Republicans, if they nominated Giuliani, it would be a close call due to his performance as New York major after 9/11.

Despite preferring Clinton, I do think Obama will be the Democratic candidate. We shall wait and see…

And yes, I am willing to talk the election so early on - this is the beginning of the process, and it’s tres exciting!