I don't want to use my blog as a billboard for talking politics, but after reading an article in today's Boston Globe about Hillary Clinton's speech and the reaction of certain Democrats, I can't help but use this post as a rally cry.
For Clinton supporters, the battle with Obama for the party nomination was a tough one. Whether Hillary should be the party's nominee no longer matters. Obama received the support of his toughest competitor last night, and that should be enough, right?
But apparently not. According to the article, "some Clinton delegates in Indiana and Florida said they probably would not vote for Obama, but would not consider casting a ballot for a Republican." In an already tight race, every vote this November will count, and for Democrats to harbor ill feelings about what happened to Clinton and not vote for their party is complete rubbish. Every vote left off for Barack makes it that much easier for John McCain to win the office.
So the party really does need to unite. If Clinton can show grace and humility despite the cards she was dealt, then every Clinton supporter needs to do the same. I hope they realize that before it's too late.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
It's Time for a Change
I came across this video this morning on adrants and was so moved by it I had to post it. I'll preface by saying that I'm not an Obama supporter, nor am I opposed to Barack. I've been lazy and haven't read the platforms for my democratic candidates so I can't say who I should support, but I agree with Obama that change is needed for our country.
I will say this though: for the first time since I've been old enough to vote, I'm excited about politics. I'm excited about the changes that are taking place; the inevitability that regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination there will be a change for our country. Soon we'll have a female nominee or an African American nominee to lead our party into office.
So look at this video and let me know your thoughts, Democrat or Republican. Are you looking forward to the changes that are coming?
I will say this though: for the first time since I've been old enough to vote, I'm excited about politics. I'm excited about the changes that are taking place; the inevitability that regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination there will be a change for our country. Soon we'll have a female nominee or an African American nominee to lead our party into office.
So look at this video and let me know your thoughts, Democrat or Republican. Are you looking forward to the changes that are coming?
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