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i can’t think of any british person i know who wants to talk about the american election this early in the game, at candidate pickin’ time, but (as i said on twitter) like oprah, i’m coming out for obama.
i may be the only person i know who’s interested in the result of the iowa caucuses (partly ‘cos i love saying caucuses, i have to admit) but you never know which major opinion-formers might be reading this blog in secret…
i don’t like hillary clinton’s track record (if she’d pulled off healthcare reform and not voted for war in iraq and not cosied up to a bunch of republican homophobes by being ambivalent about gays in the military and gay marriage, then maybe i would). i think it’s time for someone new.
obama may cock it up to all hell, but let’s give him a try, whatd’ya say, iowa caucuses?
update: good work, iowa! (except for that huckabee thing).
January 3rd, 2008 at January 3, 2008
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!
January 3rd, 2008 at January 3, 2008
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
January 3rd, 2008 at January 3, 2008
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.
xx
January 3rd, 2008 at January 3, 2008
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
January 4th, 2008 at January 4, 2008
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…