Being a political Independent is difficult when most of the country is taking sides in a presidential campaign. I am still a Democrat at heart. The one really important personal issue for me is health care.
John McCain is a very good man. He has served this nation with honor. He has considerable experience in the Federal government. He also has taken a strong stand against universal health care. That one issue alone is reason enough for me to oppose him. However he has also taken positions on many other issues that are diametrically opposed to my views. That includes abortion rights, stem cell research, ending the war in Iraq, improved international relations through negotiations, etc.
The issue of Barack Obama’s lack of experience is totally gone now that Sarah Palin has been selected as John McCain’s running mate. Given McCain’s age the possibility of Palin becoming President is very real. That lack of experience was an issue for George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and John Kennedy. Americans made the right decision two out of three times. 35 million people watched Barack Obama last night. Was that because he is a celebrity or did he have something to say?
Look at how well Barack Obama has managed his campaign. I believe that is an indicator of how well he will do as president. Even if I am wrong, John McCain promises nothing new. He would continue most of the programs and ideas of the Bush presidency. The United States cannot afford four more years of the failed Bush policies. Perhaps Obama will not deliver on all of his promises. There is the possibility that he will deliver on some of them.
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