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Monday, December 11, 2006
Obama
I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the lack of activity of late. Hopefully over Christmastide we can expect to see some more posting, having finished my college semester.
Recently the media has been fanning the flames of the potential candidacy of one Barack Obama. This fervor has only been increased with his recent visit to New Hampshire, in which various media outlets state that he was recieved as a 'rock star.' Indeed Mr. Obama does seem to be received very well nationwide.
I do not believe that this hysteria will last. Mr. Obama, while a good politician, has no experience whatsoever. He is young, and essentially is new to the political process. He is a fresh Senator, and has nothing of the experience and trappings of office. I do hope Mr. Obama has the sense not to run - if he does, he will be torn apart at the national level. If he is not torn apart by the nation as a whole, he will be dashed to pieces by his own party and the powerful interests of Mrs. Clinton.
If Mr. Obama is smart, he will not declare his candidacy.
Moving on to the other side of the spectrum, we Republicans are greeted by several prospective candidates. At the moment Senator John McCain is at the front. Historically, the frontrunner for presidential candidacy almost never garners it. Only time will tell if Senator McCain makes it through the primary process and if he secures the nomination. Another prospective candidate is Mr. Rudy Giuliani, who in my opinion is far too liberal (as is McCain), but may be necessary to reach across the aisle for those extra needed votes.
McCain recently reassured me with his statement that the way to win Iraq is sending more troops. In my opinion, it is about time somebody had the guts to out and say that. I know not whether saying that was merely a publicity stunt to show a flash of conservatism or whether he truly means it. Given his past record, he probably didn't mean it - unfortunately.
Buckle your seatbelts. We're headed for November 2008. The way is to be rough and fraught with debate and skirmish. ¶ 9:33 AM 0 Comments
Recently the media has been fanning the flames of the potential candidacy of one Barack Obama. This fervor has only been increased with his recent visit to New Hampshire, in which various media outlets state that he was recieved as a 'rock star.' Indeed Mr. Obama does seem to be received very well nationwide.
I do not believe that this hysteria will last. Mr. Obama, while a good politician, has no experience whatsoever. He is young, and essentially is new to the political process. He is a fresh Senator, and has nothing of the experience and trappings of office. I do hope Mr. Obama has the sense not to run - if he does, he will be torn apart at the national level. If he is not torn apart by the nation as a whole, he will be dashed to pieces by his own party and the powerful interests of Mrs. Clinton.
If Mr. Obama is smart, he will not declare his candidacy.
Moving on to the other side of the spectrum, we Republicans are greeted by several prospective candidates. At the moment Senator John McCain is at the front. Historically, the frontrunner for presidential candidacy almost never garners it. Only time will tell if Senator McCain makes it through the primary process and if he secures the nomination. Another prospective candidate is Mr. Rudy Giuliani, who in my opinion is far too liberal (as is McCain), but may be necessary to reach across the aisle for those extra needed votes.
McCain recently reassured me with his statement that the way to win Iraq is sending more troops. In my opinion, it is about time somebody had the guts to out and say that. I know not whether saying that was merely a publicity stunt to show a flash of conservatism or whether he truly means it. Given his past record, he probably didn't mean it - unfortunately.
Buckle your seatbelts. We're headed for November 2008. The way is to be rough and fraught with debate and skirmish. ¶ 9:33 AM 0 Comments
