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Why Polls Cause Caucus Anxiety

By Daniel Solis in Democrats, Election 2008 on December 20, 2007

These past few weeks we’ve heard the pundits, pollsters, and campaign managers running their mouths on which candidate will win the Iowa caucus, and who will place. Everyone’s an expert is usually how the stories go. The fluctuating poll numbers each seemingly showing a new leader everyday, usually by a percentage of no more than 5 points, can be considered, and are, useless. They never have told us who will will on the actual day of caucusing. They’re better at predicting who will lose. These contradictory polls are just a way for the candidates and their campaigns to keep from self destructing in the agony and anxiety over the upcoming caucus. Without them, the candidates would go crazy.
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Why Hillary Clinton should be the next President

By Daniel Solis in Democrats, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, President Series, Youth Issues on December 8, 2007

These past few months I’ve been undecided on all Democratic presidential candidates. Unlike a lot of Democrats, this was not because I didn’t like any of them, but because I liked them all. After long deliberation and thoughtful consideration to all of the Democratic presidential candidates, I strongly believe that Hillary Clinton should be the next president of the United States. Hillary’s years of activism and public service has made her a strongly qualified candidate for the presidency.

I’ve seen people just flat out declare that they don’t like Hillary. Then when you ask these people why, they have absolutely no idea why they dislike her so much. This is the only problem Hillary will face in the general election. But when Hillary has a chance to step out onto the national stage, not being the one on Bill’s side, they will see what her core supporters see. A person that has what it takes to be a strong leader in this time of turmoil and important decisions to be made that will affect our future as youths of America.

When the American people look for candidates to support in an election, they choose the one who they agree with on most or all issues. Not only do I agree with Hillary’s stances on the issues, but I trust her.

If we really want change, how about we put an experienced, thoughtful, woman in the White House. Hillary will end the war, will stop global warming, will provide America with national healthcare, and she will make America a better place to live. But she can’t do these things without all of our help. So if Hillary does get the nomination, I’m asking all you Obama fans, Gravel fans, John Edwards fans, Kucinich fans, Joe Biden fans, Richardson fans, Dodd fans, and everyone to support Hillary because she will always make the right decision, and do what is best for America.

Fri. December 7th Live Podcast: Mike Connery Interview

By Daniel Solis in Interviews, Live Podcast, Progressive Politics, Youth Issues on December 8, 2007

fn_futuremajority.gifWe interview Mike Connery of FutureMajority.com as he discusses his new book, “Youth to Power” about progressive youth politics.

Co-hosted by Dan Solis and Mike Rushmore.

[audio:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ThinkYouth/2007/12/08/Mike-Connery-author-of-Youth-to-Power-and-Future-Majority.mp3]

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