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Tracy Roosevelt puts a tenner on the nose for Clinton

 

In the words of Meatloaf, "we're gonna go all the way tonight, we're gonna go all the way."  The Democrats will be in Office in 2009.  I see Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama on Pennsylvania Avenue.  The people of the United States are ready for change--and the democrats will be that change.  The primaries are tough to call.  At this point it could be Hillary, Barack, or John Edwards (for the Democrats).  In an informal poll of twenty-somethings I know, Barack Obama is the favoured candidate.  He's seen as progressive, new and edgy.  He is a charismatic speaker and he promises constituents a new brand of politics with greater access to politicians.  His experience in community organising bodes well for that guarantee.  He also has, and has had, a strong stance against the war.  At the same time,  Hillary Clinton is the candidate with the most experience.  As a second term senator (with perhaps some previous experience in another presidential-reign), she is the most prepared for the domestic and international challenges the U.S. will face as it enters the '10s.  Clinton is the best candidate to make sure our country is safe. Historically, that's been a daring statement to make about a female candidate.  Nationally, she carries some baggage, but she won New York because voters had time to get to know her - in the next few months she has the opportunity to make Democrats across the country do the same thing. 




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