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Topic History of: Pennsylvania - make your mind up !
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Francis D |
True, but they also support and are quite proud of the system which permits the candidate with the popular vote to be beaten by the one chosen by the electoral colleges. When I suggested to my American friends that they'd be better off with a fist past the post system, they got quite defensive.
So, in that respect, they get the candidate they deserve, even if its not the one they vote for. |
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In The Know |
Francis D wrote:
The final decision rests with the American people. They will get the President they deserve, no doubt.
Oh dear !!! |
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JK2006 wrote:
Yes I think it is actually - added to the fact that she is 14 years older and has known most lives (Governor, Senator, President) as well as mixed with those governing and watched the practical difficulties and seen how to cope with them.
I also think being a woman is a huge plus in the US where they have never had a woman leader before - Barack's race actually is a mere cosmetic these days.
I'm not entirely convinced that Hillary is a woman ! A bit like Maggie, I think there are some balls down there somewhere (LOL). |
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JK2006 |
Really Francis? I seem to remember they deserved and wanted and voted for Al Gore once... |
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Francis D |
I think that Clinton's latest win has possibly sealed the fate of the Democrats, whoever is finally selected. McCain is seen to have the majority of Republicans behind him and so appears to have a solid base. The Democratic nomination will be seen to have support from only half of the Democratic voters and to be on shaky ground.
On the other hand, people might say that for someone to come through such a tough battle (Democratic primaries) means they deserve to be elected.
I don't think experience necessarily means you are the better candidate. It's also fairly obvious that Clinton will preserve the White House status quo, so nothing much will change if she is elected. Her latest suggestion, that America could bomb Iran to oblivion, is also a bit worrying.
Obama is the only candidate to have opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning, but I don't think that means he'll be wimp in power. He might just use better judgement.
The final decision rests with the American people. They will get the President they deserve, no doubt. |
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