5 Responses to “Election ‘08”

1. biggins said on January 8th, 2008 at 5:50 pm:

   Obama, but I don’t have any good arguments. I agree though that there are a whole bunch of good (democratic) candidates. I just mailed my application for a Virginia primary absentee ballot, and I’m getting excited about the election.

2. diana said on January 9th, 2008 at 4:04 pm:

   I’m also conflicted between Obama and Clinton…We should invite them to have a debate at BYU, so we can figure it out

3. randal said on January 9th, 2008 at 9:59 pm:

   I think Hillary would be a good President and a great step for the U.S., but I think Obama is the better candidate. Here’s why: He has the ability to mobilize and motivate the country at a time when we desperately need it. Instead of working at a law firm after getting his law degree, he became a community organizer. Obama was against going into Iraq when few were and when those that opposed the war were ridiculed and seen as unpatriotic. He had the character to be clear on his opposition when it wasn’t easy. Earlier last year when Obama suggested we talk to our enemies and engage in vigorous dialogue, was quick to take advantage of the moment calling him naive. Now she has said the same thing. He taught Constitutional Law as a professor at Harvard for 10 years. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a president that actually understands the complexities of the Constitution? Obama represents what America is. He comes from varying backgrounds of race and belief. A lot of the problems America has right now would be mitigated simply by Obama coming into office because of his background and the knowledge and experience he has because of it. I don’t agree with Obama issue by issue (ex. I am in favor of a single-payer health care system, I don’t think we should refocus or military efforts in Afghanistan), but I do think he is what America needs at this time.

4. Kennethdaines said on January 10th, 2008 at 4:09 pm:

   To me, out of the available candidates, Obama is clearly the best choice for president. I feel that this election’s defining issue is how the U.S. will conduct its foreign policy (especially in light of what the Bush administration has done to our image internationally and the irreparable damage of the Iraq War). We need to be leaders in the world, not with force and intimidation, but with cooperation, diplomacy, and willingness to take the lead in non-proliferation and peace. And perhaps most importantly, we must never engage in preemptive wars against countries or leaders which do not pose an imminent threat to our nation’s security. Barack Obama had the wisdom to see the folly and short-sighted nature of Operation Iraqi Freedom, that the cost in lives and money would far exceed the benefits, that Sadaam Hussein did not pose a threat to this nation, and finally that we were taking our eyes off of the important target, Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaida operants in Afghanistan which were truly responsible for the 9/11 attacks. When it was unpopular politically, he stood for his convictions on the issue, in contrast with Senator Clinton, who fully supported and justified the war, naturally swayed by public opinion as she often is. In this election season, we must not take our eyes off of this critical issue, and remember that where Obama and Clinton have stood in the past is a good indication of how they will act as President.

5. vemonator said on January 12th, 2008 at 1:41 pm:

   I’ve been an Obama fan for a while. Although I agree with most of what Senator Clinton says, and believe that she would be a good president, unfortunately there would be just too much baggage going into the White House. The vitriol spewed from the GOP would cause gridlock, even if Congress retains the Democratic majority. I really think it’s time we put the Bush/Clinton/Bush era behind us.

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