Monday, April 21, 2008
The Eve of Pennsylvania
On the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, both Clinton and Obama seem to be on edge since the results of tomorrow’s primary will whether Obama will win for good, whether Hillary still has a chance and whether worries of a divided Democratic party can be put to rest regarding the general election. It has been a long wait since the last few primaries and both candidates have been endlessly to secure their place on the Democratic ticket, apparently Senator Hillary Clinton released an add tonight to air in the Pennsylvania area that insinuates Obama is not prepared to handle the numerous problems facing America for the upcoming President. Obama’s rebuttal focused on Clinton’s tactic of attack; asserting that, “in times of challenge will unite us -- not use fear and calculation to divide us.” In an election that has morphed into a war of endorsements, Obama received the support of another well-known film maker, Michael Moore. Apparently Moore posted a blog on his website praising Obama’s movement for change and he also took the time to critique the divisive, dirty and disheartening sentiments of Hillary’s campaign. According to an article in The New York Times, age will play a large role in Tuesday’s primary because it has become the second most accurate predictor of how someone will vote in the election. While Obama seems to have a near monopoly on younger voters, Hillary has consistently had a base of middle aged supporters. Interestingly, polls have demonstrated that in Pennsylvania “the outmigration of young people has left the state with the second-highest proportion of people over 65 in the country, after Florida. Fifty-eight percent of registered Democrats are older than 45, a consistent dividing line in the race”—figures that may favor Hillary. Whatever the outcome of tomorrow’s primary election, the Obama campaign will remain favored in the race and the results will determine whether he has all but won the nomination.
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I truly hope that this next Primary will bring some relief to the Democratic Party. But then it dawned on me that perhaps the Democrats are strategizing that if the race between Obama and Clinton lingers on long enough, it will actually outlive their opponent John McCain (age 73). Regardless, I am sure ready to see a two "person" race between one Democrat and one Republican. Let's get the show on the road Democrat's, pick one and stick with him...or her.
The Pennsylvania primary makes these times for Clinton and Obama very stressful and competitive. I am getting sick of how people will do whatever they can in order to succeed: Hillary releasing an add which suggested that Obama is not fit to handle such an important task. It seems ridiculous Hillary would do this just to give her one more up on Obama. During their speeches, they appear to be just like normal people but as it is evident in Hillary’s case, politicians will do whatever they can in order to survive. It is understandable to have the desire to win especially during the time of an election, but going behind someone’s back to sabotage their campaign is just a desperate move that is inappropriate.
hopefully the pennsylvania primary will give us the next democratic candidate so the democrats can move on and focus on the general election. as of now the superdelegates favor clinton over obama with more of their votes going to clinton. yet the people have made it clear that they would rather have obama with most of the pledged delegates going to him. it wouldnt look good if our government elected someone who doesnt have the support of the people as much as the other candidate does. in order for clinton to make any dent in the huge gap that has started to grow between her and obama she must win by over 10% and then also make up for the 700,000 votes she is losing by in the popular vote.
Sen. Obama has said he will not go to any more debates until Indiana, how will this affect his standing in the race? I can definitely see that proclamation as being taken negatively. Is the reason behind Obama's proclamation based on what had happened in the last debate? Or is it that Obama truly wishes to just speak with the people?
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