Obama Supporters, A question?

[Pigeon]

I prefer Obama to Clinton, but would cheerfully vote for Clinton. I would chew off my own arm before voting for any of the republican candidates.

 

[NewJersey]

I have no idea. Probably sit the election out. If you asked me in 2000, it would have been McCain without a doubt but he's sold himself to Bush.

 

[NewJersey]

I'm leaning this way as well.

Prior to SC, Clinton was my second choice. After the things that were said leading up to the SC primary, I'm pretty much done with the Clintons.

I finally understood why so many detest the Clintons.

 

[swilphil]

Obama and Clinton are very similar in their policies. I'll happily support and vote for either of them.

Do the Huckabee, Romney and Guiliani supporters feel the same about McCain?

 

[shortbun]

I have said many times that I could easily support Ms. Clinton but that I prefer Mr. Obama. I would also have easily supported Mr. Edwards. I have been grinning widely at having such a great group of candidates; any of them would make a wonderful president. I also have great respect for John McCain but he's just not moderate enough for me to consider. I could never support Huckabee or Romney as I don't think they posses the grasp of reality I would want the next president to have.

 

[salmoneous]

I voted for Obama. Should Hillary win, I'll be very happy to vote for her in November. I think she'll do a great job as president.

 

[Mamu]

If Hillary Clinton gets the nomination, will you be voting for Hillary or against John McCain? Meaning, will you be a less than enthusiastic Clinton supporter?

I do think that it will be Obama. Whom I cannot support. He does seem to be a dynamic speaker, and I've listened to his speeches. He say nothing new, just lots of promises for lots of government programs (which I'm against) Hillary is much the same (I do like her though and could support her)

I have become a very moderate undeclared, I cannot support either party. All I see in the Democrat party is more and more taxes for more and more spending.

I'm for cutting government spending, less taxes. Yet am a democrat when it comes to other issues.

I do believe we are at a cross-road and change is good. I also believe the Democratic party wants to tax me to death for all kinds of social programs.

I feel lost, but will probably be voting for McCain in the fall.

 

[pat fan]

I am sick that Edwards dropped out. I voted for him last primary and would have again but he dropped out right before I could

That said, I'll probably vote for Obama if he's the nominee only because I think change is good once in a while. Not because he's fired me up with his great ideas or commitment for real change...that was Edwards. Again, just sick that he's not running.

If Hillary's the nominee, I'll vote for McCain without blinking.

 

[salmoneous]

I'm for cutting government spending, less taxes. Yet am a democrat when it comes to other issues.

Unfortunately, both parties are going to spend like crazy. And whatever the government spends, it's got to tax to pay for. (Take a 10 second look at the growth in spending McCain has supported since he's been in Congress and you can't take his claims of being against big spending and big government seriously).

Since both parties are horrible spenders, I invite you to vote for the candidate you like best on other issues.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I do think that it will be Obama. Whom I cannot support. He does seem to be a dynamic speaker, and I've listened to his speeches. He say nothing new, just lots of promises for lots of government programs (which I'm against) Hillary is much the same (I do like her though and could support her)

I have become a very moderate undeclared, I cannot support either party. All I see in the Democrat party is more and more taxes for more and more spending.

I'm for cutting government spending, less taxes. Yet am a democrat when it comes to other issues.

I do believe we are at a cross-road and change is good. I also believe the Democratic party wants to tax me to death for all kinds of social programs.

I feel lost, but will probably be voting for McCain in the fall.

After the last 7 years with a free spending Republican president and Congress, we're still talking about Dems as fiscally irresponsible? Add that to the fact that 5 of the Supreme Court justices are over the age of 70 and will probably be retiring in the next 8 years, if Democratic social principles are even slightly important to you, I just can't see how any Dem would pull the lever for McCain. I just don't get it...although to be truthful, I don't see the Dems really needing every on-the-fence McCain supporter to win the White House, regardless of nominee.

 

[chris1gill]

After the last 7 years with a free spending Republican president and Congress, we're still talking about Dems as fiscally irresponsible? Add that to the fact that 5 of the Supreme Court justices are over the age of 70 and will probably be retiring in the next 8 years, if Democratic social principles are even slightly important to you, I just can't see how any Dem would pull the lever for McCain. I just don't get it...although to be truthful, I don't see the Dems really needing every on-the-fence McCain supporter to win the White House, regardless of nominee.

Our deficit has nearly doubled over the last 7 years, I too would agree the Republicans aren't exactly fiscally responsible

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

I will vote for Hillary if Obama does not get the dem nomination. Like a few others on here, I used to respect McCain because he challenged Bush a few times, and seemed to be the only one in Washington who did at the time. But he has changed, and I really don't care for him at all. Also, heard the man has quite a temper...that's not a good thing. Especially when we need someone to restore goodwill around the world. And "bomb-bomb-bomb Iran". Who can forget that catchy little number?

 

[shortbun]

After the last 7 years with a free spending Republican president and Congress, we're still talking about Dems as fiscally irresponsible? Add that to the fact that 5 of the Supreme Court justices are over the age of 70 and will probably be retiring in the next 8 years, if Democratic social principles are even slightly important to you, I just can't see how any Dem would pull the lever for McCain. I just don't get it...although to be truthful, I don't see the Dems really needing every on-the-fence McCain supporter to win the White House, regardless of nominee.

Amen!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

I would also add that Barack shows clear superiority when it comes to his leadership abilities (not to mention his decision making).

But I would absolutely vote for Hillary. I actually used to respect McCain before he sold his soul to the Bush white house in hopes of getting to follow him in the office.

As usual, you said precisely what I feel!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

After the last 7 years with a free spending Republican president and Congress, we're still talking about Dems as fiscally irresponsible? Add that to the fact that 5 of the Supreme Court justices are over the age of 70 and will probably be retiring in the next 8 years, if Democratic social principles are even slightly important to you, I just can't see how any Dem would pull the lever for McCain. I just don't get it...although to be truthful, I don't see the Dems really needing every on-the-fence McCain supporter to win the White House, regardless of nominee.

Everyone, please heed your LAUGH.O.GRAM!

 

[wvrevy]

You can't clean up the mess with inspiration.

And this is where we differ. In order to clean up the mess, people are going to have to accept some sacrifices. People are going to have to make some tough decisions, and that kind of change is never easy. Yes, it will take an inspirational leader to accomplish those changes.

Take the issue of our dependance on foreign oil. People in this country are in love with their cars, and are very resistant to changing their habits when it comes to driving. However, the simplest way to solve the oil crisis would be to adopt European mileage standards for all cars sold in this country, and it needs to be done in the next decade or so, not 40 years from now. I read somewhere that if we were to simply do that, we would be able to almost completely provide all of our oil needs internally, with no need to go to the middle east for oil the way we do now.

But that means that the only SUV's that will be out there are those that can meet the much tougher mileage standards...which means hybrids, at the very least. People won't be able to go out and buy those giant Hummers and such, as there's very little chance they'll be able to meet the standards. To date, people have staunchly resisted these changes, largely because they feel like they "deserve" the "right" to buy whatever they want, and to heck with what's actually best for the country. That public lack of support combined with the very powerful oil and auto industry lobbies is enough to stop it from happening.

But a leader like Barack could get people to actually think about something beyond their own sense of entitlement. The actual work of getting this done would have to be done in the congress, but leadership from the top could make it too unpopular to stand against, basically forcing Congress to get something done. That's what a real leader could do, without having to get into the actual policy construction at all.

Do you have any idea how resolving that one problem would have a domino effect on so many others? Environmental issues...world geo-political issues...internal economic issues...the list is almost endless. Next to this one issue, the health care crisis in this country just pales in comparison. But again, it takes someone able to inspire the public to a willingness to sacrifice in order to move in that direction, and Barack Obama is the only person in the race that's shown that kind of ability.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

I too am confused for those on here who said that if Obama does not get the nomination and Hillary does that you would jump ship so fast and vote for McCain?

Now I am a Hillary supporter but over my dead body will I be voting for a Republican to be put into office again.

If Obama wins the nomination I will be more than happy to vote for him and be glad because yes Change needs to happen and happen in November.

McCain wants to continue in Iraq - HELLO talk about taxes going up - for a war we can't win and have our soliders dying everyday. That is something that is very important to me and Hillary has said in several of her speeches that she will get that done as soon as she gets into office and they will start coming home within 6 months. She has her agenda ready and wants to inforce it. Obama hasn't said what he is going to do. He just talks about Change, I would really love to hear him give us some of that information.

He is very inspirational but I need something more from him.

Also, why if you have the right to vote, would you not vote at all? Or again just vote for McCain because you dislike Hillary that much if Obama doesn't get the nomination?

I just didn't understand the logic there.

 

[wvrevy]

Obama hasn't said what he is going to do. He just talks about Change, I would really love to hear him give us some of that information.

My standard reply: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

He has talked about "what he's going to do." The "he's all talk but no substance" stuff simply isn't true.

 

[eclectics]

My standard reply: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

He has talked about "what he's going to do." The "he's all talk but no substance" stuff simply isn't true.

ITA. It is possible to be inspirational and have a plan to back it up. Obama has proven himself to be more than capable, imho.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

My standard reply: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

He has talked about "what he's going to do." The "he's all talk but no substance" stuff simply isn't true.

Sure it is...but why do even the tiniest bit of research about Omama's stand on the issues when it's sooo much easier to just keep saying that he's all talk and style over substance? IMO, the people who keep parroting that talking point over and over have absolutely no plans on voting Obama and never will, just like the "Democrats" who say that they'll vote for McCain over Clinton, and kiss away a woman's right to choose, because Hillary's a meanie.