Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Will the saga end today?

Nope. Today is the democratic primary in Pennsylvania, and Obama & Clinton are still going at it hard. Obama has done quite well so far. He was behind 24 points, and now he is behind 6-9 points (depending on which poll you believe). I think Obama will win Philadelphia and that means he has a real chance to take the state, however whether or not Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania the democratic primary will continue. I see no reason why her campaign would concede after the Pennsylvania primary if they haven't conceded before. As Clinton gets tougher and more negative Obama is only getting stronger. Frivolous issues like wearing a lapel pin, his former minister, or his "bitter" comment don't seem to be affecting the polls as much as the Clinton machine wanted. Even today Bill Clinton accused Obama of playing the race card, again and there doesn't seem to be any affect. People have stopped listening to a man whom I consider to be the best president in my generation's lifetime. His comments are not destroying the democratic party, but they are destroying how many Clintonites fell about him. Their tactics are not working anymore because unlike the primaries in Ohio & Texas, Obama learned to play hardball and even the Clintons have got to admit he's quite good at it, and he never steps down to their level while responding to their accusations.

So if someone doesn't concede today what will happen? Basically, more of the same. The democratic party will come together, people forget that most Americans have political ADD. By the time the general election comes around everything that was discussed in the primary will be long forgotten. There is no danger that democrats are going to vote Republican or Independent this time around. I voted for Obama in the New York Primary and I will vote for him the general election. I'm fairly certain that he'll not only win the nomination, but also the general election, however if Hillary Clinton was to somehow win the nomination I would definitely support her in the general election. This is not because I agree with all of her views or her tactics, but McCain would continue the destruction of the United States of America. George W. Bush said he was a uniter, well apparently this was one statement where he was actually truthful. He united 80% of the country to disapprove of his presidency, and I believe that like me, people are so disgusted by republicans that they will continue to vote democratic even if the tactics, or exact views are not to their liking.

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