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demzilla Donating Member (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-04-08 03:44 PM
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Undecided voter here!
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I was for Edwards. I will be voting tomorrow. I am having trouble deciding between Clinton and Obama.

Here is how I see it:

Clinton is the devil I know. I know where she stands, I know her negatives. I know her positives. I know that most people who have gotten to know her personally say she is a nice person. I have a feeling that she is indeed ready to be president and capable of coping with any crises that may ensue. That said, I think she was wrong on the Iraq War Resolution; anyone with half a brain could see what Bush was up to. And I am not sure how I feel about Bill being back in the White House. I understand those who say we need a clean break from Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton. Maybe we do need a new direction.

Obama is the devil I don't know. I know where he stands. He gives inspiring speeches. I don't know much about him personally -- I can't answer the question of whether he wants to "be somebody" by being president, or whether he's running to "do something" -- and I don't know whether he is up to the task of being president without some on-the-job training. I am a bit put off by his "let's all get along" rhetoric as I don't think the Republicans want to get along. I think they want to win and I am not sure how much of a fighter Obama is. Health care reform is a big issue for me and I think Hillary may be more dedicated to getting it accomplished.

All this said, winning the election is important, too. Barack reaches young voters and independents in a way that Hillary does not. But I see polls out today that show either candidate beating McCain, though Barack by slightly more.

I go back and forth between the two. My feelings about both are generally positive, but I have reservations about both.

Tell me something that will help me decide one way or the other (and, no, I'm not voting for Edwards anyway; he stuck a fork in himself last week).
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