Reply #37: Okay, point by point...................again!

[zalinda]

Clinton changed her position within 5 minutes, that is why she was criticized. To be quite honest, I still don't know what she stands for. When I ask a supporter, they send me to her web site. If a supporter can't tick off what she stands for easily, how would any one canvass for her election in the general.

As for his 6 years as Senator. He ran and won in a red state, a miracle to be sure. But, he did have to represent his constituents, so he couldn't vote liberal without incurring their ire, and his promise to represent THEM. Also as a junior Senator, he was low man on the totem pole, he was probably told many times how he was to vote. We all know, or should, that deals are made and votes are traded. Since he was of no consequence, he was probably used to fill the vote quota. As for the IWR, those were different times and hindsight is 20/20. He has apologized for his part in the IWR, and I have forgiven him and all others who took part, as the whole history of how and why it happened is clouded in White House fog.

When he was running for President in 2004, his handlers were probably DLC and told him to win he had to be more in the middle. Although, give him props, he did come out with the "two Americas" theme even back then. When running as Vice President, he had to follow Kerry's game plan, as he promised to do. He wanted to advertise in red states, including his home state, but was told that red states are not worth it.

As for being a lawyer, he defended those who normally are dismissed, those that need the help the most. He did it for no money up front, if he didn't win, he didn't get paid. He never had to chase an ambulance, as his clients came to him, his reputation was so good. Obama on the other hand went down the road to become a politician, which is fine. And I don't know where you get where someone is calling Obama more conservative. All I know is that when I ask where he stands, his supporters also give me his web site, and yes, I want to be spoon fed, just like the general public will want if he gets the nod.

He has not had as much air time as either Clinton or Obama. He had a week or so on his hair, and about the same time on his wife's cancer. But, if you look at any of the 24 hour news shows, Clinton or Obama are mentioned at least once a day or more.

What I admire about him is that he is on the ground working, talking to small and large groups of people, spending his money wisely. I hope he will spend my tax dollars just as wisely. He is not telling us "I've got experience" or "I'll bring the country together", he is saying we have to work for the America we want. That, I can get behind.

zalinda