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Mon Mar-24-08 03:20 PM
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| 7. Obama wasn't my first choice |
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Edited on Mon Mar-24-08 03:22 PM by nxylas
I supported Kucinich first, then Edwards. I now regard Obama as the more progressive of the two remaining viable candidates, though not by a very wide margin. Senator Clinton's "kitchen sink" campaign has also done a lot to put me off her. Seeing her get the nomination as a result of such a negative campaign would be a little like watching Dick Dastardly win the Wacky Races. But I'd still prefer her to McCain.
Edit to add the word "viable" - wouldn't want to forget Mike Gravel, even if everyone else has.
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| -Obama Supporters: What's Your Biggest Reason For Supporting Barack Obama? |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:14 PM |
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He is an inspirational leader who would help restore our stature in the world community. |
book_worm |
Mar-24-08 03:17 PM |
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FDR had more than speeches, he had bold policy to enact real change. |
nonconformist |
Mar-24-08 03:19 PM |
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Oh, he's got the policies. And will have the Congressional muscle to do it. |
SoonerPride |
Mar-24-08 03:22 PM |
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What policies? |
lark |
Mar-24-08 04:49 PM |
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You have your reasons for not supporting him and I have mine for supportin so mind your own business |
book_worm |
Mar-24-08 03:23 PM |
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FDR ran in 1932 claiming Hoover was "interfering too much" with the business cycle |
dmesg |
Mar-24-08 03:25 PM |
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FDR |
Chef |
Mar-24-08 03:26 PM |
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What is it, SPECIFICALLY, about his policies that are 'watered down'? |
Dr_eldritch |
Mar-24-08 05:56 PM |
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His sorry excuse for a health care plan, for one. nt |
nonconformist |
Mar-24-08 06:18 PM |
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That wasn't specific at all. You really have nothing, don't you? n/t |
Dr_eldritch |
Mar-24-08 07:16 PM |
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If you know what his plan is, it's pretty obvious how it's "watered-down" |
nonconformist |
Mar-24-08 09:13 PM |
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FDR also came up with those bold policies during the transition period |
Hippo_Tron |
Mar-24-08 05:58 PM |
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Exactly... It's the war stupid. |
demdog78 |
Mar-24-08 03:30 PM |
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He was right about the war, huh? Yeah...riiiiiiiight. |
DemVet |
Mar-24-08 04:42 PM |
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They have voted identically on the war |
lark |
Mar-24-08 04:50 PM |
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He's not Hillary Clinton. |
jazzjunkysue |
Mar-24-08 03:18 PM |
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Fair enough. n/t |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:24 PM |
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Bingo |
jgraz |
Mar-24-08 03:36 PM |
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Same here n/t |
melody |
Mar-24-08 03:37 PM |
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He is the only consistent activist for transparency in government |
dmesg |
Mar-24-08 03:18 PM |
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That is one of the reasons |
redqueen |
Mar-24-08 03:22 PM |
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I came to him on farm policy |
dmesg |
Mar-24-08 03:23 PM |
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This is my reason, as well. n/t |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:25 PM |
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Yes, transparency/ethics reform is my #1 reason for supporting him. |
Obama_for_our_future |
Mar-24-08 03:46 PM |
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He is NOT Hillary Clinton.... |
Hepburn |
Mar-24-08 03:19 PM |
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Point well-taken. |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:26 PM |
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Trust |
redqueen |
Mar-24-08 03:19 PM |
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Obama wasn't my first choice |
nxylas |
Mar-24-08 03:20 PM |
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I initially voted for Clinton, but decided to back the party nominee |
SoonerPride |
Mar-24-08 03:20 PM |
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His ability to inspire and energize the people, who get out there and get others to vote for him. |
anonymous171 |
Mar-24-08 03:20 PM |
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He will do away with the old style gotcha politics that the Clintons... |
totodeinhere |
Mar-24-08 03:20 PM |
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Transparency. |
tasteblind |
Mar-24-08 03:20 PM |
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Not to mention live televising and online streaming of policy discussions. n/t |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:28 PM |
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That's one of them. :) n/t |
tasteblind |
Mar-24-08 03:31 PM |
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It's the "We" in "Yes We Can" that originally attracted me |
rox63 |
Mar-24-08 03:22 PM |
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My reason also. |
progdog |
Mar-24-08 06:03 PM |
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I think that outlook reflects his background as a community organizer. |
Radical Activist |
Mar-24-08 06:07 PM |
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His philosophy of inclusion |
blogslut |
Mar-24-08 03:22 PM |
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Smart, good judgment, analytical mind, cool and calm demeanor, led a purposeful |
wienerdoggie |
Mar-24-08 03:23 PM |
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For starters, he's the only viable Democratic candidate in the race. |
Kerry2008 |
Mar-24-08 03:24 PM |
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I Have Many Reasons, But The Biggest Is He's The Only One I Trust To End The War In Iraq... |
JimGinPA |
Mar-24-08 03:24 PM |
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Because all my Republican friends are actually considering voting for him |
Quixote1818 |
Mar-24-08 03:24 PM |
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I'm done with those who: voted for IWR, lead the DLC, lie re experience, think Dynasties are cool. |
Melinda |
Mar-24-08 03:25 PM |
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Iraq |
hnmnf |
Mar-24-08 03:26 PM |
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Transparency, forthrightness, intelligence -- OK, that's 3 |
Sandi_4_Edwards |
Mar-24-08 03:27 PM |
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I thought about HRC at first |
reflection |
Mar-24-08 03:27 PM |
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Initially I was for Hillary, until late '07 |
virtualobserver |
Mar-24-08 03:29 PM |
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Maybe, just maybe |
Mz Pip |
Mar-24-08 03:29 PM |
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He's the only chance we have to end the polarizing atmosphere the corprations thrive in |
DJ13 |
Mar-24-08 03:30 PM |
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His campaign camp knows what they are doing, competing in all 50 states |
DinahMoeHum |
Mar-24-08 03:30 PM |
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After 8 years of George Jr., and all the bickering, America needs some Make-Up Sex |
4_Legs_Good |
Mar-24-08 03:32 PM |
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Oh my! This is DUzy worthy! |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:36 PM |
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I love these responses. They beg another question. Which matters more? |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:33 PM |
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both. Obama has judgement and more legislative experience than Hillary. |
book_worm |
Mar-24-08 03:34 PM |
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But if you had to pick one, which would you go with? n/t |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:37 PM |
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#1: He's not Hillary Clinton... |
Az_lefty |
Mar-24-08 03:33 PM |
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My biggest reason it turns out is |
zidzi |
Mar-24-08 03:34 PM |
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Hope. |
apocalypsehow |
Mar-24-08 03:34 PM |
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He is a 21st Century candidate. |
GodlessBiker |
Mar-24-08 03:35 PM |
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How? Like, in terms of technology? n/t |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:42 PM |
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In terms of forward-thinking; not reminding us of the past; multi-cultural. |
GodlessBiker |
Mar-24-08 03:56 PM |
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wise and tactful - that sums it up for me n/t |
goletian |
Mar-24-08 03:36 PM |
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He's a change from Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton |
graywarrior |
Mar-24-08 03:37 PM |
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this, to me, |
momophile |
Mar-24-08 09:26 PM |
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I believe he will bring the center back to the left, rather than pushing us |
Lisa0825 |
Mar-24-08 03:42 PM |
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Do you think it is possible for Obama to not only pull the center left-ward |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 03:43 PM |
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Yes, that too! |
Lisa0825 |
Mar-24-08 03:55 PM |
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Simple. We need a nominee that can win a mandate election on Iraq and healthcare |
Perky |
Mar-24-08 03:45 PM |
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There are many, many thing I like and support about Obama, |
Rainbowreflect |
Mar-24-08 03:45 PM |
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Transparency in government... |
Bullet1987 |
Mar-24-08 03:45 PM |
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I support Obama because he is not Hillary. |
olkaz |
Mar-24-08 03:46 PM |
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Was on the fence until... |
eagertolearn |
Mar-24-08 04:08 PM |
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His enthusiasm and genuine love for America and the world. |
cooolandrew |
Mar-24-08 04:08 PM |
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For me, 3 reasons: |
Dr Fate |
Mar-24-08 04:18 PM |
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He is head and shoulders above |
sonoradesertdem |
Mar-24-08 04:26 PM |
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" Why would we expect she could do something he couldn't do, anyway?" |
Tatiana |
Mar-24-08 05:40 PM |
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I hope he will take us back to the future. |
ieoeja |
Mar-24-08 04:35 PM |
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Obama = unity + inclusiveness + change ..n/t |
RiverStone |
Mar-24-08 04:38 PM |
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It's complex: |
damntexdem |
Mar-24-08 04:40 PM |
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he's not hillary. |
elana i am |
Mar-24-08 04:44 PM |
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I think I'm a good judge of character |
Terran |
Mar-24-08 04:47 PM |
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he is the one that is most likely to reduce the number and need of calls at 3:00 AM |
grantcart |
Mar-24-08 04:48 PM |
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Because I believe he has a better chance of defeating McCain than Sen.Clinton |
GoPsUx |
Mar-24-08 04:56 PM |
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One; He isn't DLC. Two; The right can't touch him, and they know it. |
Dr_eldritch |
Mar-24-08 05:54 PM |
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His very vocal opposition to the war. |
JenniferZ |
Mar-24-08 05:58 PM |
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I support BO because he is a far superior to any Republican. |
ZombieHorde |
Mar-24-08 05:59 PM |
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He has a solid progressive record that matches his rhetoric and the ability to win. |
Radical Activist |
Mar-24-08 06:05 PM |
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I never thought Hillary's high unfavoarables and down ticket drag were worth the gamble |
rosebud57 |
Mar-24-08 06:05 PM |
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The best energy policy by far. |
thevoiceofreason |
Mar-24-08 06:09 PM |
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He's the superior diplomat. |
knixphan |
Mar-24-08 06:10 PM |
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He's honest |
marshall |
Mar-24-08 06:12 PM |
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Didn't like Dynasty as a tv series and sure as hell don't want it in the WH. |
Liberal Veteran |
Mar-24-08 06:14 PM |
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I think he cares more for the struggling. Examples:Social Security and Iraq!!! |
tokenlib |
Mar-24-08 06:14 PM |
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My first choice was Edwards, 2nd Obama. Why? He's brilliant, well-tempered, |
RBInMaine |
Mar-24-08 09:36 PM |
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He's a Constitutional scholar who wants to restore Habeas Corpus and the separation of powers |
thecatburgler |
Mar-24-08 09:39 PM |
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POSSIBILITIES |
bevoette |
Mar-24-08 09:50 PM |
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Change and a different face of America on the world |
mmonk |
Mar-24-08 09:53 PM |
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His foreign policy is a clear change from the status quo |
fujiyama |
Mar-24-08 11:12 PM |
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I can't say I'm a supporter.... |
PatGund |
Mar-24-08 11:20 PM |
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. |
Tatiana |
Mar-25-08 03:09 PM |
#99 |
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