EDITORIAL - Obama best choice for Democratic primary
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Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: Opinion
With the primary elections drawing near, we Pennsylvanians have been presented with a unique privilege. We, unlike voters in Pennsylvania primaries past, could be choosing the Democratic presidential candidate in an election cycle that has, to this point, been unlike any other we've seen in American history.
Nearly every aspect of the current presidential campaign is groundbreaking: We will be choosing, for the first time in American history, either a woman or a black man as the Democratic presidential candidate. For the first time in decades, we will be choosing from presidential candidates who don't include either a vice president or incumbent. We have also experienced what is likely to be the longest primary election cycle in American history, beginning last winter with announcements from Republican and Democratic candidates and likely not ending until the Democratic National Convention this August.
This election has been, in part, precipitated by a unique American political climate. Americans have become increasingly disillusioned with the Bush administration - a government that has been flooded with corruption, scandal and economic disrepair. Americans from the left, right and center have been pleading for a change in Washington. And we believe Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is the best Democratic candidate to answer our calls for change.
During the past few months of the Democratic presidential primary campaigns, candidates Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., have highlighted one fundamental difference as their respective strengths: time in Washington. Clinton has stated, time and time again, that she will be ready on day one, citing her close involvement in her husband's presidency and extensive knowledge of domestic and foreign policy as political strengths. But along with this involvement comes ties to corporate interest and corrupt political leaders. Clinton might have the experience to lead on day one, but these deep-rooted ties could prevent her from reshaping the political landscape of Washington.
Nearly every aspect of the current presidential campaign is groundbreaking: We will be choosing, for the first time in American history, either a woman or a black man as the Democratic presidential candidate. For the first time in decades, we will be choosing from presidential candidates who don't include either a vice president or incumbent. We have also experienced what is likely to be the longest primary election cycle in American history, beginning last winter with announcements from Republican and Democratic candidates and likely not ending until the Democratic National Convention this August.
This election has been, in part, precipitated by a unique American political climate. Americans have become increasingly disillusioned with the Bush administration - a government that has been flooded with corruption, scandal and economic disrepair. Americans from the left, right and center have been pleading for a change in Washington. And we believe Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is the best Democratic candidate to answer our calls for change.
During the past few months of the Democratic presidential primary campaigns, candidates Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., have highlighted one fundamental difference as their respective strengths: time in Washington. Clinton has stated, time and time again, that she will be ready on day one, citing her close involvement in her husband's presidency and extensive knowledge of domestic and foreign policy as political strengths. But along with this involvement comes ties to corporate interest and corrupt political leaders. Clinton might have the experience to lead on day one, but these deep-rooted ties could prevent her from reshaping the political landscape of Washington.
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Bong
posted 4/22/08 @ 5:13 PM EST
The best choice for the Democratic primary is Sen. Hillary Clinton not Obama. Obama has no chance in beating McCain for one simple reason supporters of Hillary will vote McCain if Obama becomes the Democratic candidate. (Continued…)
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