Bush Hurts McCain Candidacy

                                          

I find it quite funny that John McCain will use all the help he can get from George Bush but that he tries very hard to not be seen in public with him. Bush does not have much support at all amongst the American public and McCain is afraid that the Bush dissatisfactionwill spread to his campaign faster than the black plague. John McCain, often considered a third term of George Bush, is doing all that he can to seperate himself from the President. I find it rather unlikely that the Democrats will fail at making McCain come across as a direct disciple of George Bush. Relatively speaking, this election is the Democrats’ to lose and they are going to do everything in their power to keep the Republican Senator from Arizona in the Senate. We have all had enough of George Bush’s failed policies and the general misconceptions that have led us into a war we want no part in. Change is something many Americans want, but nothing they will ever likely find in politics. Politicians have agendas, they put on good shows and they are America’s best party hosts and salesmen. While Democrats and Republicans are battling it out, Americans lose. For the sake of our country, we need a President who does not just unite the party he represents, but unites the entire American people and inspires them to accomplish great things.

How Experience Has Failed Us

In the history of the our country, we have looked to the most experienced individuals to lead our country and have elected those “experienced” politicians to the nations highest office. In the current election, many argue that Barack Obama lacks the experience necessary to be successful as President of our country. Below you will find the 5 most experienced individuals ever elected to the Presidency and a brief overview of their terms in office. You will also find the 5 least experienced individuals with a brief overview of their terms in office in the next segment.

Most Experienced:

James Buchanan: The 15th President of the United States, Buchanan failed to accomplish really anything during his Presidency. As states were gearing up to secede from the Union, Buchanan argued that secession was illegal but that starting a war to stop it was also illegal. His strategy (or lack thereof) helped contribute to the Civil War. During the Buchanan Presidency, the panic of 1857 caused a huge economic crisis and government revenue deficit. In short, the Buchanan Presidency was a huge failure.

Andrew Johnson- The 17th President of the United States, Johnson became President after the disastrous assasination of Abraham Lincoln. As devestating as the death of Abraham Lincoln was, the Johnson presidency was not much better. Successfully avoiding impeachment twice the Radical Republicans in power. Johnson was initially against awarding amnesty to leading Confederate officials because he felt treason should be dealt with severely but eventually agreed to pardon all Confederates on Christmas day, 1868. Johnson was ineffective at leading the country through reconstruction and experience again failed Americans.

John Quincy Adams: Widely regarded as one of America’s finest diplomats and one of only two Presidents to later serve in Congress, the Presidency of the younger Adams did go as smoothely as he would have liked. His elaborate domestic projects and policies were not very popular with Congress and very few were actually passed. Adams personal feud with Andrew Jackson was arguably considered the biggest highlight of his Presidency.

Lyndon B. Johnson: The 36th President of the United States, LBJ was sworn in as President under the same circumstances as Andrew Johnson following Lincoln’s assasination. The assasination of John F. Kennedy caused an uproar amongst the American public. Johnson did several great things during his Presidency including the nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court and his work in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, when the Vietnam wore broke out Americans lost trust in Johnson, who claimed he would avoid dragging the US into war during his campaign. In the election of 1968, Johnson was defeated by a large margin by Richard Nixon.

Gerald Ford: The 38th President of the United States, Ford became President following the resignation of Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. Ford was criticized severely for his pardon of Nixon, as the majority of Americans wanted Nixon to be punished for his crimes. The Ford Administration was forced to address America’s faltering economic issues, something they were never fully able to grasp. However, Ford did just about all he could do taking over the office at such a critical time.

Who Is Barack Obama?

                                                

Who is this Barack Obama and how did he gain so much attention as a Presidential candidate as a first term senator? Barack Obama has inspired millions of Americans and along with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, sparked a new political revolution in American politics. With his inspirational speeches, his talk of change and the break from traditional politics that he represents, Barack Obama has become the epitome of a successful American politician. The son of a Kenyan man and white woman, Barack Obama represents a new brand of politics and the progression of our nation.  A graduate of Columbia University and the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, Obama has an astounding record and is highly qualified to fulfill the nations highest office. A former Illinois state senator from the inner city of Chicago, Obama has risen from humble beginnings to one of the most respected people in the United States today. Not only has his Presidential campaign revived a weak American political interest, he is equally part of the most diverse and distinct Presidential race in the history of our country. While he has had his struggles during the campaign with the Reverend Jeremiah Wright controversy, Obama has shown both great strength and perseverance as his success continues resiliently.

Barack Obama Locks Up Nomination

                    

Barack Obama has throughout his campaign against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton inspired millions of people to join his side through his inspirational speaking and his call for change.  It is apparent that now the awe that Obama has inspired has contributed to his demanding lead in the delegate count over Clinton. With such a lead too strong for Clinton to overcome, it has become utterly clear that Obama has indeed locked up the nomination. I say this not only because every news outlet is reporting the same thing, but that Obama has demonstrated he can overcome pretty much anything thrown at him. All negatives that his opponents have mustered against him, have completely failed to negatively affect his campaign in any way. Sure, many people grew angry and weary at him over the Reverend Wright issue, but during Tuesdays primaries Obama proved he can still get votes. Obama should now set his focus on his Republican opponent, John McCain. Clinton still has a very solid opportunity at being named Obama’s Vice-President, although John Edwards or Bill Richardson are they most likely candidates.

In the Footsteps of Jeremiah Wright

The controversial pastor of Trinity United Church in Chicago has made the news in recent weeks, for reasons of which we are all aware. The essential question is where Wright went wrong. A former distinguished marine and “ideal” American has recently been quoted calling for the damning of the nation he fought to protect some 40 years ago. Wright’s connection to Barack Obama has definitely delivered him to the prime time spotlight, a position Wright appears unwilling to relinquish. He is effectively making use of his 15 minutes of fame bring negative attention to Obama’s campaign and benefiting himself in the process. Wright has a book deal already set up and he has made countless television appearances over recent weeks. I personally feel that what Wright is doing, causes the racial issue that Americans face today to become further divided. If we are to view each other as equals, racial comments that further seperate the races cause nothing but regression. It’s bad enough that our economy is in line for a regression. The former military medical assistant that tended to an ill President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, is sickening the American public and jeopardizing Barack Obama’s bid for the presidency.

Have no fear, the Democrats have no idea

                                 

As it stands, the Democrats are still undecided on who will represent their party in November. I feel like indecision 2008 may very well affect the Democratic party in the election. McCain will have had ample time to prepare campaigns against each candidate and the decision on whichcandidate should move on, may very well split the Democratic party. One way or another, we all know that one side is not going to be particularly happy and some people will decide not to vote. Both candidates are at each others throats, giving John McCain plenty of weapons to use come election time against both the successful candidate and the party. The idea of an election is to do what you can to assure your party a victory, not jeopardize your party’s chances. Whether we like to admit it or not, it is now time for a single candidate to be named as the Democratic nominee.

Democratic Battle A Blessing for McCain

                        

Going into the 2008 election season, everyone began saying that the elections was the Democrats’ to lose. After 8 years of George Bush, a failing economy, a stagnant war and gas prices soaring past the International space station, surely the Democrats would make easy work of any Republican candidate right? Wrong, at the present moment the Democrats are too busy doing all the Republican Party’s work for them. The Democratic Party’s two main candidates are at each others throats while John McCain soaks up the sun, plays some golf and watches everything unfold. Some people say that having both candidates still in the race is a good thing, perhaps in some ways it is. For one, the campaign has shown us thus far that the Democratic Primary process has more holes in it than a piece of Swiss cheese. I find it hard to believe that even some leading Democrats know the rules. The real reason they are afraid to pick a candidate now is because they know the impending disaster that awaits them when one emerges. After all, too much of a good thing never really works out. By August, when the Democrats name a candidate, John McCain will have an agenda planned against each candidate. They are of course aiding McCain by digging up dirt on one another and tarnishing the very name of the party the represent. On another note, you cannot blame Clinton or Obama directly, as they both have the right to continue their campaigns. The Democratic Party really is to blame as they are proving to be indecisive at the most crucial moments. As a Democratic myself, I just hope that the party gets their priorities in order in time for the election.

What the Superdelegates are thinking

 With Democratic Chairman Howard Dean calling for all super-delegates to begin making a decision concerning which candidate they will be backing. Clearly, the super-delegates are wondering which of the two Democratic candidates stands the best chance of beating the Republican nominee, John McCain. The super-delegates are looking at the fact that Clinton trails Obama in the delegate count, but that Clinton tends to win the bigger states, those with the most electoral votes come election time. The issue that has many of them concerned with Obama is the fact that he tends to win states that tend to swing in favor of the Republican Party come election time. The problem with this is clear, their is no split in electoral votes come election time, winner takes all. If McCain is able to win those states, Obama could find himself in a poor position. Believe it or not, the fact that 28% of Clinton supporters have said to be voting for McCain if Obama gets the nomination is also being taken into consideration. The super-delegates have a job to do and that’s to make sure that a Democrat is sworn into office in 2009. They will choose the candidate with the highest electability and ultimately the one who has the best chance at defeating John McCain.