White, John DNC Post Two

1) "With Clinton All the Way, Now Uneasy About the Next Step" by Jackie Calmes was an interesting article. Jackie Calmes seemed very convinced that Obama won the hearts of the Hilary Clinton supporters. I disagree with this for a couple of reasons. I believe that the nomination of Obama, as the democratic nominee for presidency; created a division between members of the party based on race and sex. In my opinion, Obama could of secured the position of President of the United States if he would of chosen Hilary Clinton as his running mate. While Obama boasts of change, I believe that McCain has shaken things up by choosing a woman to run as his running mate. I believe that McCain will capture more of the Hilary Clinton
vote by this strategic move. McCain clearly showed through his actions and not his words that change is what was needed in this country.

2) "Obama Lands in Denver" by Jeff Zeleny is another article I diagree with. He says that he is going to help out middle class families. He defines the rich as making 250,000 or more a year. In California, for example making $250,000.00 a year defines a middle class family. These people already pay high taxes and don't qualify for the same write-offs as the "poor". Middle class how you define this term? The cost of living in parts of our great nation are more in some areas than others.

3) I personally have not payed much if any attention to the DNC, but I was able to view a little of Obama's acceptance speech on the final night of the DNC. His campaign is centered around change. My question is change what, what kind of changes? His slogan seemed very obscure to me. Change is such a broad word and I believe that he is not pointing out the specifics. He also used a lot of "ahs", "ums" and seemed to ramble on. I can't vote this coming November, but if I could it would be McCain. My family is made of strong republicans and I can't wait for the RNC. Politics aren't exactly a big part of my life, but I would like to be aware of the person in charge of our country.