>>>>>>>>I will leave the race issue aside, other than to observe that it is critical. Are we ready to elect a black President? Are we ready to elect a female President? We'll see.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Why is it critical?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>What I like about Obama is that he talks sense. He is a pragmatist to the point that his fellow black legislators in Springfield practically spitballed him. They now speak of him with respect. He is a guy who wants to get things done.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Well, every Joe, Dick and Harry say they'll get things done. I just haven't heard him say anything that sets him apart. I think his supporter are just banking on his race and charisma.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Let's just say we disagree. He has a lot more going for him than you have noticed so far.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Ok.
>>>>>But I'm not trying to pick on you or Obama. I've seen or listened to a lot of the debates. I just want to know what his supporters hear/see that I'm not. Maybe I'll vote from him too if I knew his "whats" and "hows".
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Obviously I can only speak for myself. Here's why I find Obama an appealing candidate. I like it that he's easygoing. Things don't seem to ruffle him, which I think is a great trait in such polarized political times. Along the same lines, I like it that he is a pragmatist. He would rather get half a loaf, if that's all he can get, than come away with nothing. We need a bipartisan leader. I think everyone has had enough gridlock in DC.
>>>>
>>>>On a more personal level I just like his style. He's charismatic, he's energetic, and he's positive. Nothing seems to faze him. Put all this together and I think we might actually get something done.
>>>>
>>>>Better yet, he doesn't need a team of handlers to keep him from shooting himself in the foot. That would be refreshing after the past 16 years.
>>>
>>>I agree. I do like the fact that Hilary has a LOT of experience though. I think Obama might be as easygoing and as laidback as he is simply because he hasn't been jaded yet due to being around the block as much as some of the other's - like Hilary.
>>>
>>>Quite frankly - I'd be happy if either Hilary or Obama won (at this stage anyway).
>>
>>
>>I would not be happy with Hillary at all. I am fine with a female President, just not her. She is way too strident and dogmatic for me. Something about her comes across as pure pit bull.
>>
>>I'm not worrying about it too much. She is unelectable. Way too polarizing. In the most recent poll I saw 52% of probable voters said they wouldn't vote for her. That level of negativity is off the charts for a supposedly serious candidate.
>
>hmmmm...well if she's unelectable then she'd make the prefect typical democratic nominee...hahaha


LOL. I have only voted for one Democrat recently who won. Al Gore.