I'm not an American resident, nor do I have a vote in US elections, but if I had, I'd lean very much to the side of this man : Barack Obama. I've been reading both the programs and ideas of Hillary, as well as Barack and think the latter would be the best choice overall. Now, let it be clear that both candidates make a lot of promises and that - as with every politician - it remains to be seen how much of their program they will remember when they are elected, but as that issue is equally present for all candidates, that doesn't influence the equation at all.
Apart from the fact that I think the current political system in the US lacks a lot - I think everyone should get up, register and vote. Not because I tell you to do so, but because you should realize that it is your future you can help shape.
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I'm a registered voter, and I view it as both a privilege and a civic duty.
I've not yet decided who I'm voting for, though until the primaries are over, it doesn't do me a lot of good to dither between Senators Obama and Clinton. We need to see who the Democratic party will endorse as their candidate.
I believe Senators McCain, Obama, and Clinton are all capable of doing the job, and that our country will be ahead of where it is now if any of these three are voted in. Though I lean Democratic rather than Republican, I wouldn't be upset if Senator McCain were to become president, as I believe he has his head securely on his shoulders in most aspects.
Some worry about Obama not having enough experience, but I think that could be a positive thing, as he may not have as many preconceived ideas about how government should be run.
Posted by: Ashtronaut at February 12, 2008 3:15 PM