Peralin
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"Senator Obama does represent change. Senator Clinton has experience. Change and experience. With me, you get both." -- Bill Richardson, quote from Richardson Stands Out In Latest Democratic Debate - Local News Story - KOAT Albuquerque
Richardson said this during the Iowa debate at Drake University earlier this week, and I think he makes a good point. We shouldn't be satisfied with a President who will change America but doesn't have enough experience. Likewise, I don't think we should be satisfied with an experienced president if he or she doesn't make the changes that are promised in these debates. We need someone with experience who will move the country forward.
I do not support Obama because I don't think he is experienced enough. I like him as a person and think he would make a good candidate in 2012 or maybe 2016, but we can't afford to elect a man who lacks leadership experience. As Senator Dodd said, the next president is "not going to have time in January of '09 to get ready for this job." (quote from TheHill.com - Democratic candidates take aim at Obama) However, the one thing I really like about Obama is that I believe he will do what he promises. It seems like he is running for president because he wants to change America, not just because he wants the power of being president.
But Hillary doesn't cut it for me either. True, she has plenty of experience, and I don't doubt her leadership abilities. But is she really going to do the things she says she will? She may get us out of Iraq as promised, but do we really believe that she will bring about the widespread change that she promises us? I honestly don't trust her promises of change, so I'm not a Clinton supporter either.
I disagree with several of Richardson's views, including gun control and the death penalty, so I'm not a big supporter of him either. So tell me, who is the best man (or woman) for the job?
I only wish Biden and Dodd had a bit more support/money. I have more faith in these two men than I do any of the other candidates. But what do you think?
Richardson said this during the Iowa debate at Drake University earlier this week, and I think he makes a good point. We shouldn't be satisfied with a President who will change America but doesn't have enough experience. Likewise, I don't think we should be satisfied with an experienced president if he or she doesn't make the changes that are promised in these debates. We need someone with experience who will move the country forward.
I do not support Obama because I don't think he is experienced enough. I like him as a person and think he would make a good candidate in 2012 or maybe 2016, but we can't afford to elect a man who lacks leadership experience. As Senator Dodd said, the next president is "not going to have time in January of '09 to get ready for this job." (quote from TheHill.com - Democratic candidates take aim at Obama) However, the one thing I really like about Obama is that I believe he will do what he promises. It seems like he is running for president because he wants to change America, not just because he wants the power of being president.
But Hillary doesn't cut it for me either. True, she has plenty of experience, and I don't doubt her leadership abilities. But is she really going to do the things she says she will? She may get us out of Iraq as promised, but do we really believe that she will bring about the widespread change that she promises us? I honestly don't trust her promises of change, so I'm not a Clinton supporter either.
I disagree with several of Richardson's views, including gun control and the death penalty, so I'm not a big supporter of him either. So tell me, who is the best man (or woman) for the job?
I only wish Biden and Dodd had a bit more support/money. I have more faith in these two men than I do any of the other candidates. But what do you think?