Nancy Pelosi or Barbara Boxer. They would need to have foreign policy experience, preferably. Hillary would be good in the election because she can be an attack dog, if truly needed, but would be a hindrance to campaign reform and changing the system in the end. She would be a distraction with her baggage... of course, Obama would need to constantly par with Bill's transgressions with these Dubai folks and others.

Posted at March 29, 2008 11:25 PM in response to Chuck Hagel For Barack Obama? - Charlie Rose

First of all, Obama has been one of the busiest Democratic legislators in Congress. His work on lobbyist reform is paramount to me. This is the biggest issue I see in all election years. The lobbyist are the biggest hurdle for ALL legislation that goes thru Congress and the Presidents desk. The more we curtail lobbyist influence, the more money stays in our pocket. Can you imagine the BILLIONS of dollars that could be saved just by curtailing lobbyist influence. Not just the porkbarrel legislation, but ALL legislation where money flows from the federal government. This includes DUMB wars, as well. Don't tell me that this influence is here to stay and we just have to live with it. I want a responsible government that functions of the people, by the people, for the people.

Obama can be that guy whom is transformational in how American politics are done. One case in point: look at the huge amounts of money his campaign has raised! And raised from the PUBLIC! Not from the corporations. He didn't start this type of fundraising, but he is now leading a sea change in how Presidential(or more) politics are being funded. Look at the immense amount of dollars that Hillary is now raising thru small donations from regular people, now that she realized she didn't have to hit up the corporations as much to fund her campaign. I wish I could be a fly on the wall as her face changes while realizing that her new bosses are now the average citizen instead of the pharmaceutical and military lobby, for example.

Do you understand how monumental this example is?

Not a government that is of the corporations, by the corporations, for the corporations.

I want a President whom is honest and trustworthy. The measure of a man/woman is not what he/she does in the open, but what happens behind closed doors. I want a President whom is a role model for kids even behind closed doors. One you can point to that your kids could emulate, at every step. Even thru honest mistakes. No smoke filled shady back room deals.

I want a President whom can inspire the positives in people. One that can get the electorate to get their butts out and vote. And when that happens it makes other legislators take notice that they are being watched by the electorate. It is easier to make the right political moves when watched closely by your voters whom are inspired and fired up.

I want a President that is not afraid to come out and say what needs to be said. One that is a brutal realist in practicality and morals. All of these things are not exclusive to Obama, but resonate and flourish in his candidacy.

I feel that our Constitution has been on the attack. We need to safeguard it, even thru trying times of terrorism. Obama truly loves and reveres the Constitution and will return our federal government to accountability to this great document.

I think our foreign policy is one that should look to revere our own history and continue those positive patterns. Obama understands, respects, and wants to return to some of the great ways our country has dealt with the prospects of wars, and the peace processes. Obama seems to want to govern our foreign policy first with moral fiber. And with honesty and long term responsibility. Do I think Obama should be the one to jump and answer that 3am call? You bet I do.

I could keep going and pardon the yelling caps and long post, but I can only understate that the Obama Presidency can mean so much in such a trying time for this country.

Posted at March 11, 2008 7:17 PM in response to Convince me on Obama

I think Hillary was saying what she said. That she didn't believe this stupid Obama muslim crap and I believed her. I was surprised, actually. Because Hillary has so, so often (as to become the norm) taken the low road at every political opportunity. Except when it comes to the children and women, I do wonder if she isn't a closet Republican smear artist sometimes.

Posted at March 3, 2008 7:28 PM in response to Why I Was Ashamed Watching 60 Minutes

Has Hillary ever had the experience she says she has to pick up a red phone call? Let's ask her chief advisors and see if they have any real answers:

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2008/02/pregnant_pause.html

Posted at March 2, 2008 10:53 AM in response to Hillary Talking Points On That 3 A.M. White House Phone Call

Was the long stint on the board of Wal-Mart furthering this purpose in any way? Or dismantling it...

Posted at February 27, 2008 10:19 AM in response to New Hillary Ad: Fighting For Struggling Voters "The Purpose Of My Life"

The problem is that once Farrakhan made those crazy anti-Semitic statements, no matter what good he does, people furiously insist he is just plain 'bad'.

I also am aware that Farrakhan has done much to help in the black community. Should we condemn those good things as well?

Posted at February 27, 2008 10:13 AM in response to In Defense of Louis Farrakhan