A mere six months ago, Hillary Clinton came across as the clear front runner to receive the nomination to represent the Democratic party in the upcoming election. Isn't it funny how campaigns seem to work? Now locked into a virtual tie with the surging Barrack Obama, the balance of power has seemingly shifted. On March 4th, Hillary Clinton will find herself in either a much better position or presumably defeated. Although Texas and Ohio were previously favored to go her way, Obama has gained a lot of ground over recent weeks. Personally, I find it hard to believe that Clinton finds herself in this situation. Hillary has been hit hard by Obama's energetic and empowering campaign and promise for change. She finds herself on the defensive time and time again and for the very first time must gain ground herself. The biggest question is whether or not Clinton will drop from the race if she fails to win both Texas and Ohio. I respect both Clinton and Obama and am really up in the air over who I intend to support. Both candidates represent something many Americans find very appealing, but Obama's "words" appear to have the greater effect on the majority of Americans. I guess it is best to let time take its course.
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What is saddest about this campaign so far is that John McCain, the "Republican" presumed nominee, is not the choice of registered Republicans.
MCCain is the result of open primaries. Voters who are not registered Republicans are allowed to vote in the Rebublican primaries in many states.
My cousin, a liberal, was able to take a Rebulican ballot in MA and vote for McCain. She is not a Republican and will be voting for the Democrat Nominee in the fall like she always does.
People who are not Registered with the party have no business voting in that party's primary. This flaw in the system has resulted in a Rebublican Nominee who is not supported by Registered Republicans. It means that there will be no conservative candidate in November. We will have the choice between a Liberal and a Socialist, both of whom will do nothing to fix this nations biggest problem, illegal immigration.
John from MA
I agree with you completely, McCain is more the Democratic choice for the Republican Nomination, than the Republican choice. There is no question our primary system is flawed, among others. Illegal Immigration, as well as several areas including healthcare and environmental protection are issues that need addressing now. The longer we wait, the more vulnerable we as a country become.
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