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Actually, according to her press release 80% of the contributions were $100 or less.
by PhillyGuy03 on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 11:28:34 AM PDT
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the things her supporters say about her were true, and it all turned out wonderful, but I'm from the Chicago suburbs, similar age, education, and so it's a not a question of she's not like me, she's the Other, not a natural choice for me. I just don't like watching her or listening to her. That's apparently not an uncommon reaction.
by venatrix on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 11:33:02 AM PDT
where she stands on the issues? Alot of people vote on who they "got a good feeling from" (Bush=guy you can have a beer with) or just don't vote for people they "can't connect with=Gore a little too 'stiff'", I think those are idiotic reasons to vote OR not vote for someone...
we need to stop deciding who we FEEL best about (Obama was everyone's hero when he gave a good speech, but now he's caved when reality strikes)... experience, and where politicians stand on the issues, is what people need to go for.
I find that many people who are a part of 'netroots' feel like they need to LIKE the person (personally), its irrelevant, if the person has the country's best interests at heart, the right stance on the issues, and if they're the most experienced person for the job.
"Be the change that you want to see in the world."- Gandhi
by hopefulcanadian on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 11:37:43 AM PDT
see some conviction. She puts out calculated positions. Yeah, yeah, they all do. Weighing lists of policy declarations is a losing game. People use their gut to an extent because they very well know it's anybody's guess what legislation makes it out of committee, or what events derail proposals. Experienced voters are like any other group of experienced decision makers, they match patterns and pick a candidate. Only beginners are forced slog through policy permutations and combinations trying to guess who would be best.
She's just a bad package and, no, I don't care to have a beer with any of them. Eeeeew! If she can close the sale, I'll be happy to volunteer every weekend to get her elected. I'm for my country. I see any of the current or likely Dems being better for it than any of the GOPers.
by venatrix on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 11:49:45 AM PDT
that you're open minded about supporting her if she wins the primary, I've read comments by some people here who threaten to vote green or not at all if she wins the nomination, which baffles me. I hope you get what you want in your candidate, a Democrat in office would be great not only for your country, but for many of us around the world, who would like to see America take a role again in leading by example, when it comes to responsible government. (We Canadians loved Clinton and Gore, so its hard for us not to get nostalgic). :)
by hopefulcanadian on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 11:55:52 AM PDT
here is universally pretty soft, although the Dem bosses are heavily for Edwards, runs in the 40s. It had to start early, with a failed Presidency and no incumbents, but...people are following without really deciding. They're dating, but they aren't ready to get hitched. I'm wondering if Clark will come in, start of a new money quarter, and gain real traction, and if Gore will fear by fall the GOP could beat the Dem frontrunner, and get in to protect his climate initiatives.
I'd rather have either of them, guys who have been around the block on foreign policy and executive duties. But I'm a pragmatist. No interest in falling in love with the candidate whatsoever. I just a Dem White House and I want my country back, and our place in the world. If we aren't out there doing the right things, how will they get done?
by venatrix on Sun Apr 01, 2007 at 12:05:56 PM PDT
wide narrow
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