An understandable strategic decision; not one possible in NY where you can only vote as you're registered. As I was just pointing out to Rani23 down there, I have found a lot of Krugman's articles persuasive that there is a tangible difference in their policy agendas. For one thing, his has no teeth vs. the republican plans. He can't run on it in the big race.
It's a fair question. First, I have to say that I am not now and never have been a Clinton democrat. I see no signs that H. Clinton will run things any differently
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To my mind, Clinton Democrats were pro-corporate/business at the expense of unions, unemployed, underemployed, and other vulnerable folks in our society. When I look back at the legacy of the Clinton years, I don't see a lot to be proud about.
I've avoided giving my opinions this year, but since you asked.. ;)
The biggest thing I like about Obama's platform is his education plan. Not only is it an impressive, complete, comprehensive reform package, but he's announced how he's going to pay for itAnd, yes, I do find his his feel-good speeches about uniting America very inspiring, even if they are light on substance. He is asking the country to put partisan politics behind us to make the world a better place. Naive? Perhaps. But it appeals to the idealist in me
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I don't see a big enough position difference between them to change my vote based on position. (Even on healthcare - either will be a vast improvement, after all)
It's lots of intangible stuff that swings me to Obama - how i think his leadership will change the place of the US in the world, how he is inspiring younger people to care about politics, that sort of thing.
I will totally not be sad if she wins, and i would vote for her in the General Election with no qualms at all.
"Still, I like Clinton's ferocious and unapologetic intelligence a great deal, and that she doesn't pander. "
I love her intelligence. I'm just not convinced that detail-oriented is actually necessary. A president deals with hundreds of things a day, sets broad agendas, and follows up on how things are going.
Moreover, I very much think she does pander as much as any of them. Why do you think she doesn't?
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The biggest thing I like about Obama's platform is his education plan. Not only is it an impressive, complete, comprehensive reform package, but he's announced how he's going to pay for itAnd, yes, I do find his his feel-good speeches about uniting America very inspiring, even if they are light on substance. He is asking the country to put partisan politics behind us to make the world a better place. Naive? Perhaps. But it appeals to the idealist in me ( ... )
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It's lots of intangible stuff that swings me to Obama - how i think his leadership will change the place of the US in the world, how he is inspiring younger people to care about politics, that sort of thing.
I will totally not be sad if she wins, and i would vote for her in the General Election with no qualms at all.
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I love her intelligence. I'm just not convinced that detail-oriented is actually necessary. A president deals with hundreds of things a day, sets broad agendas, and follows up on how things are going.
Moreover, I very much think she does pander as much as any of them. Why do you think she doesn't?
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