Who's left and what I think it means [View All]

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McCain - He really is a Maverick. He possesses a quality unknown for republicans, he co-sponsors decent legislation with fellow democrats. On occasion he will oppose his own parties unanimous view. His speech isn't limited to rehearsed sound bites that is the trademark of the republican party. He is wholly disliked by the entire hate radio clan. He has some true allies in the Senate, democrats, that many of us respect.

What I think this means - The voters are sick of partisanship. McCain is the only republican I can think of who is not outright hostile to democrats. People want their representatives to get along because at least the appearance is that they are considering the citizens desires, and not just infighting. Maybe some feel he deserves a chance after the lies told about him by Bush in 2000.

Clinton - She has a history that includes a strong fight for decent and affordable health care. She also coined the term "vast right wing conspiracy", which could not have been more true.

What I think this means - The hard core base despises her, and the majority of the country despises the right wing base. People long for yesterday, the Clinton years, and they may think she & Bill can achieve that.

Obama - He's perceived as an outsider. He's young and energetic.

What I think this means - Politics has been so distasteful for so long, that an unknown is better than a known. Being unknown helped Clinton in '92. He appeals to younger people because they have returned to that '60's notion that the establishment is corrupt, and they're correct. He looks, behaves, and sounds different. That's a plus.