Ideal Theoretical Candidate
So I took one of those handy-dandy, questionnaires that help you decide on a new President. Apparently no candidate is fully aligned with my political thinking. The closest in the race to win my vote, ironically enough was Obama with 71 percent of the same ideals. John Edwards and Hillary Clinton came in a close third and fourth only after Chris Dodd (who has now dropped from the race).
You’ll be happy to know that my number 1 choice was ‘Ideal Theoretical Candidate’. Let’s examine that for a minute, shall we? It’s nice to know that I don’t fit any particular political mold, and that ultimately, I’m a free thinker. It’s a comfort to know that for all the years I’ve been registered as an Independent, I’m not just blowing smoke up people’s ass when I tell them that I vote according to my conscience.
I’ve been wary of Mr. Obama for the simple reason that he’s riding the emotional wave inspired by greats such as Martin Luther King, and John F. Kennedy. I don’t want another Martin Luther King. I don’t want another JFK, I want someone who is going to be their own man/woman and stand up for the beliefs he/she finds important. When it comes down to it, speeches are just words on a piece of paper. I need someone to show me that change is really possible.
When Obama starts acting like Obama, then perhaps I’ll start listening, but to wage a war on nostalgia, really tends to tick me off. We need someone to fight for today, not play on the dreams of yesteryear.
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I’ll probably be voting for Obama in the primaries, sort of a “lesser of available evils” candidate. I’m waiting to see if Bloomberg enters the race…
Posted by: Janiece | January 11th, 2008 18:53
I have to agree on growing opinion that should Bloomberg enter the race, he’ll be another Perot as opposed to Nader.
Posted by: Kate | January 11th, 2008 21:15
Oh god. Not bloomberg, he’s a businessman. As much as he’s done for nyc, he’s done nothing for the middle class but cause woe. He’d let business trample the middle class because he thinks that’s how economys should work.
As for the candidates, Obama seems the one the least in bed with the special interests, on both sides. no one runs on what they believe, they get belittled by the press and their own party if they do.
Posted by: ed | January 11th, 2008 23:43
What’s that? You’re running for president and you’re 1) Not Bush 2) Not Bush’s party 3) Disagree with Bush. Ok, I’ll vote for you.
Posted by: R | January 13th, 2008 13:38
Was this an on-line survey you took? If so, where can I find it?
Posted by: Chris Sheppard | January 15th, 2008 08:28
Sorry Chris, didn’t see your reply until today!
http://www.selectsmart.com/president/2008.html
It’s riddled with ads, and to get the results, you either have to scroll down below the ads, or click on ‘Get Results now’ at the top of the screen.
Posted by: Kate | January 16th, 2008 10:27