jpapagan's Blog

People who say they would not vote for the other Democrat if their Democrat doesn't get the nomination are just insane.

This is a very scary potential problem that shows the uneducated, idiotic nature of so many people in this country.

The fact remains, that Obama and Clinton are so similar on about 95% of the issues and both are miles away from John McCain. If you support one but wouldn't support the other vs. McCain, you are either a hypocrite, a phony or ignorant.

So I ask you, why are you supporting your candidate in the first place? Because she is a woman? Because he is African-American? Because you like their perceived charisma or personality? Or you "trust" one more than the other? All of these things are tiny factors but not the ones that should be shaping your vote.

Do you LIKE paying $4/gallon for gas? Do you LIKE this ongoing war in Iraq? Do you LIKE not being able to afford a house because of the abolition of the middle class over the past 8 years?? Because these are the things that you'll continue to get if you vote for John McCain or abstain from voting because YOUR Democrat didn't get the nomination.

Wake up, Democrats. Wake up, Americans. You're smarter than this!

Fear mongering!  That's what Hillary is resorting to with her recent tactics.  It is cheap, dirty and insulting to the intelligence of voters.  Her ad about "who do you want answering the phone at 3am" is just disgusting.  She's trying to play to Americans' fears of safety, terrorism and national security.  It's the same B.S. tactics that the Republicans have always used, and WILL use in the general election. 

The strategy she is using - "I am battle tested and I will keep you safe, and Obama is not experienced enough to do so" - makes no sense and will hurt her in the general election.  It's like she's resorting to whatever she can to win this battle (against Obama), even if it means losing the war (against McCain).

Here's the real truth: If there's anyone we should be afraid of answering the 3am phone call in the White House, it's Hillary Clinton and John McCain!

McCain has a long history of being a loose cannon and flying off the handle, and Hillary's shown to make the opportunistic decision, often in spite of what's "right."

The fact is, Obama is clearly the best one to "answer that phone" because he is the only one of the 3 who actually has his head screwed on right, and will make smart, educated, well-informed decisions because he continues to show that he won't get caught up in the mud-slinging campaign games that Hillary is trying to drag him into.

Did you Vote today on Super Tuesday??

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You might be asking, "Who is Bill Richardson?"

Is anyone on this bandwagon yet? At this point, all you're really hearing about, at least on the democratic side, is Hillary, Obama and perhaps John Edwards.

 

But to that, I give you Bill Richardson. He is a dark horse sleeper at this point but looks very strong if you break it down. He could make a slow and steady climb, a la Bill Clinton in 1992 who was also well under the radar at this point in 1991.

Check out the site: www.richardsonforpresident.com

Read up on the Experience, the Issues, the Plans and the Personality. He may just be the best candidate out there (and there are a lot)... that is, unless Al Gore enters the race.