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Originally posted by vor78
reply to post by lucien
I've seen numerous Hillary supporters at various sites the last couple of days saying the same thing, to the point that they will not vote for Obama even if Hillary is the VP. I'm pretty sure that the Clinton supporters in my family would not vote for Obama if the election were held today, though whether that changes in the next few months, I don't know. They are life-long conservative Democrats, typical of what you find in the South and Midwest. When all is said and done, I think that Obama (and the party itself) is going to have a lot of problems with that group by the time that November arrives.
As for the 'lack of experience angle', notice that the RNC is already running an ad that features nothing but clips of Obama's Democratic rivals in the primary battle blasting him for that very issue. It includes Bill and Hillary Clinton. Its a pretty powerful ad, given that its just his own party speaking out against him and pretty clearly aimed at people like you that supported Hillary and that are having misgivings about him on that issue. The point is, we're going to be bombarded this fall by the words of his own party against him on an issue that you're going to get criticized for in this thread. But if his own party leaders feel that way...?
Whatever your reasons and whether you ultimately choose Obama or McCain, the most important thing is to vote this fall. Don't stay home.
[edit on 5-6-2008 by vor78]
Originally posted by vor78
On the issues, that perhaps is true. But I think its clear what the Clinton supporters are really saying: they do not trust Obama at all. If you don't believe that he's telling the truth or don't trust him to do the right thing in a stressful situation, why believe his platform? Why vote for him?
The Obama supporters would be wise not to take those of Hillary for granted this fall. Yet, perhaps not on this board, but on others, I see them doing nothing but antagonizing and bullying those Hillary supporters even now, when its over and done. Its no wonder that they do not trust him.
Originally posted by jtma508
I saw some of the PO'd Clinton supporters railing about how they'll vote McCain cause their candidate didn't get the nod. Are you serious? Clinton and McCain couldn't possible have more dissimilar views. What are they trying to prove? We didn't get our way so we'll vote McCain just to screw the DNC? No wonder we got GWB for 8yrs.
This kind of thinking is putting your own emotions ahead of the best interests of the country. I'm not an Obama supporter. I'm a well documented Ron Paul supporter. Still, to vote McCain because Clinton didn't get the nomination proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that to these people policies mean nothing. Four more years of the Republicans? If so, we're totally and utterly screwed. What these whiners can't seem to understand is that with McCain comes the entire underlayment of the Bush administration. All the special interests, all the corporate string pullers, all the behind-the-scenes pirates that have butt-raped this country for the last 8yrs. You don't just get McCain (not that he isn't bad enough on his own) you get the whole package. No matter what he tries to sell you, McCain IS Bush's 3rd term.
Look into McCain's background for the love of God. Obama isn't my candidate of choice. Neither was Hillary (for different reasons). But this country is in desperate need of a serious about-face --- and rather quickly. At least with Obama there is a chance to do that --- if by nothing else at least becasue the prevailing controlling interests will be flushed out of Washington. We can only hope the new ones do a better job. They could hardly do a worse one.
Originally posted by lucien
For you to accuse me of choosing to vote for McCain for "spite" or "revenge" is in true Obama spirit, in my opinion. Not everything is about Obama.
Originally posted by lucien
True Clinton supporters will never vote for Obama. A vote for McCain is necessary to keep Obama out!
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by lucien
For you to accuse me of choosing to vote for McCain for "spite" or "revenge" is in true Obama spirit, in my opinion. Not everything is about Obama.
Uh-huh. Yeah... Riiiight. If it's not about Obama, why do you also say:
Originally posted by lucien
True Clinton supporters will never vote for Obama. A vote for McCain is necessary to keep Obama out!
Sounds like it's about Obama to me.
But that's cool. Lead your little crusade ("Who's with me"?) to keep Obama out of the white house. Good luck with that.
Originally posted by lucien
It is scary to think that someone with such little experience and so few years in politics could be our next President!
Originally posted by coven
No offense, but I am not asking for non-answers, I'm looking for a specific yes or no(and why). I am asking who you will vote for if hillary were to accept the VP position (which no one can speculate one way or the other until she speaks this saturday...)
Can you please answer the question. Bill would still be in 1600 pennsylvania ave. just instead of first husband he would be... vice-first husband??? ( )
Seriously... On the off chance she took the VP... Would you vote Obama?
Coven
Originally posted by vor78
reply to post by lucien
Lucien, I'm sure that you're going to appreciate this one:
www.boston.com...
But first and foremost, I am an American," writes Lieberman, who has been one of McCain's most active surrogates. "I have an obligation to do what I think is best for our nation regardless of political party. My love for this country and strong belief in John McCain's character, judgment, and willingness to work with leaders of both parties has convinced me to support him for President."
WOW. The Dems own Vice Presidential candidate from 2000 not only endorsing John McCain, but CAMPAIGNING for him.
For Obama, well, that's gonna leave a mark.
Originally posted by lucien
My answer is no. I will not support Obama as President even if Hillary is VP. My reason is simple. I do not trust Obama. I have never supported him and that won't change no matter who his VP is.
I agree with the above poster. Clinton will never take a VP position beside Obama!
Originally posted by coven
No offense, but I am not asking for non-answers, I'm looking for a specific yes or no(and why). I am asking who you will vote for if hillary were to accept the VP position (which no one can speculate one way or the other until she speaks this saturday...)
Can you please answer the question. Bill would still be in 1600 pennsylvania ave. just instead of first husband he would be... vice-first husband??? ( )
Seriously... On the off chance she took the VP... Would you vote Obama?
Coven