And here is another excellent site to give those undecided a better understanding of where the candidates stand. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/politics/chi-071218candidates-htmlpage-css,0,5808944.htmlpage?coll=bal_tab01_layout
So Obama an McCain are leading in the New Hampshire polls and an emotional Clinton may have her dream defered. Per Mr. Matt Lauder on the Today show, since 1972 the winner of the New Hampshire race has usually been the one to win their parties election. So this may mean Obama may be the Democratic runner for President (although the rest of us still gotta vote next month- don't slack up now (I believe we in MD vote February 12, 2008). As for the republicans, What does McCains projected win in New Ha
mpshire mean since Romney scored in Iowa. Are the republicans in still an any man's game? I know I don't care since I'm not republican and am pretty satisfied with what the democrats have to offer.In fact, those who identify themselves as Democrats have gone up in the past few months while the Republican identification has gone down. Hmm. Further, Obama is attracting the young vote (much like Bill did) and independents which can always play a big factor (how can we not forget Nader's influence during Dubba Bush's first battle for the white house).
I don't know you guys, this is getting interesting. Now we need to really pay attention to the platforms and think for ourselves.
This little site was interesting too - its a quiz you take to see whose ideals you line up with.
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Another great update!
Thought you might enjoy this op-ed
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/08/opinion/08steinem.html?_r=4&th&emc=th&oref=slogin&oref=slogince&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
I only have one question: can independents vote in the primaries? If not, then I have to wait.
Great article music snob.
GFPH- Hey for you independent voters check this site:
http://www.independentvoting.org/index.html
Some states allow independents to vote (Iowa and New Hampshire for instance)and some don't. In MD- not sure really, I think you have to register for a party so I'm leaning towards no (the deadline to register was in mid December, one can always register for a party to vote in the primaries then change back to an independent). The deal is you can only vote for a member of your party to represent your party in the big dog election. Independent's can vote for either or in some states.
Why does this democratic process have to be so difficult? Can't we just throw all the candidates in a steel cage and let them fight to the death? Last man/woman standing is the next president. I know I'd respect the new leader more. (This would have also done well in the 2000 election. Fuck platforms, Gore could have beaten Bush into a fine powder.)
Could you imagine Hilary, Obama, and Guiliani in a no-holds-barred slobberknocker? Interestingly enough I see Hilary coming out on top in this one.
*Sigh*
I can only dream.
Here's a response piece with some really good points.
http://www.reappropriate.com/?p=949
Damn, I really need to get ahold of myself. :)
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