All Voices Should Count - Hillary Says So!

With political pressure today for Hillary Clinton to step aside, she says:

"There are millions of reasons to continue this race: people in Pennsylvania, Indiana and North Carolina, and all of the contests yet to come," Clinton told reporters Friday. "This is a very close race and clearly I believe strongly that everyone should have their voices heard and their votes counted."

She may just have a point. Though no one will get enough votes to win the democratic nomination, I suppose maybe the popular vote could change.

That said, if she believes everyone should get their voices heard and their votes counted, does she believe strong enough in that statement to step aside if her opponent, Barack Obama still leads after all the voices and votes have been counted? Or does she think the super delegates should perhaps (if needed) change those voices....

Hillary says she would reject a Pastor like Obama's

Hmmm.... I find Hillary Clinton's claims that she would leave a pastor making remarks similar to those of Obama's not quite believable. Afterall, she chose not to leave her husband for infidelity and lying about it.

I think she is simply trying to gain votes (surprise, surprise). Is Obama responsible for his pastor's remarks? Of course not. His pastor is associated with him, but not speaking FOR him. So let's get past this issue, and focus on what you will do if elected to fix the problems that America has.

And the Election Politics Continue....as usual

A couple months has passed, and the Democratic race has come down to Obama and Clinton. What started as a cordial, exciting democratic race, is for me, turning into a drawn out he said-she said. I am getting tired of the "politics as usual", and would like to hear what the candidates themselves will do for me if elected.

Tell me what you will do to end the war, fix the economy, and address the rapidly depleting social security and medicare funds. And what are you going to do about health care?? A leader is needed in these areas. Their stance may not be popular with some, but a LEADER has to confront and lead on the solutions to these problems.

Quite telling me why the other person is not qualified. Spend your time and money telling me not only why you are qualified, but what you will do to address these matters.

Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are exciting candidates- though less so now than just 2 months ago. Traditionally, I have tended to vote more Republican than Democrat. This year? Not sure yet.

McCain has a lot to prove to me at this time. I do not like his stance that the war will be in existence for years yet, maybe 100 years. I am not sure yet if he is able to work with Congress to pass initiatives, and if he is strong enough as a leader. I think he is an honest man, and he wants to do what he perceives is best, but tell me Senator McCain, what is it you will do for me if elected?

My biggest concern at this point? I do not want a co-president named Billary. Somehow, Hillary needs to convince me that her husband can and will play a suitable role. No, I do not expect that to be tea parties. But I do expect it not to be any more visible than most other prominent first ladies. Yes, Bill, I believe you and Hillary love your country. I just think you love a Clinton regime more. And I think the other two leading candidates, (Obama and McCain) also love their country.

The Caucuses

I found myself glued to the TV recently watching the caucus results for Iowa and New Hampshire. (wonder if that had anything to do with no TV and just reruns!) I've never been to a Caucus, but somehow was curious on what the outcome would be. I was rewarded with upsets both times.

Now I'm not saying I was happy about the upsets, as I did not care who won. But it did provide an element of suspense.

I consider myself to be an Independent, with slight leanings toward the Republican party. But I can't imagine myself at this time supporting any of the currently leading candidates. I know I should not say this, but McCain might be past his time to have the energy needed to be president. There is something about Romney I don't trust, and Giuliani I see as nothing more than a wannabe who can't quite manage his own life.

On the democratic side, I suppose partly because I am a female, I wanted to vote for Hillary Clinton, but don't quite trust her yet either. Barrack Obama is intriguing, but is he ready? I am not ready to write off John Edwards, as he may make a surprising move forward. Is America ready to elect a minority-- either by sex or race? I hope so. But we'll see as the caucuses move forward.