Throughout this entire campaign I have agreed with Barack Obama that America is in need of a desperate change. During the last eight years under the Bush administration, the only change our families have are the dimes and nickels left over from paying four dollars for a gallon of gas. But, I also believed that change cannot be accomplished without a leader who is ready, willing, and able to take on the task realizing that change. The American people have spoken, and the Democratic Party has decided that Barack Obama is that leader.
Surely, the argument can be made that Barack Obama has valuable experience to offer America. His eight years as a member of the Illinois State Senate, his ten years as a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, and his three and a half years as a United States Senator would be a welcome relief for America looking for a president who knows the legislative process, and the Constitution, and what it truly means.
I do not believe Obama’s experience is enough for him to have a successful presidential administration. With Hillary Clinton at his side, as his vice president, they will be an unbeatable force. It is essential to victory that we combine both coalitions that have already been established throughout the Democratic primary. And, only together will these two be able to effectively govern over a stronger America.
There have also been a lot of other names for vice president being tossed around, but a lot of those people are virtually unknown to the American electorate. Throughout the entire campaign it was said that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama had virtually identical positions on the issues. Both want a national healthcare program, both want to end the war, and both are ideologically two peas in a pod. With a lot of these other vice presidential contenders, we really don’t know where they stand on a variety of issues. With Hillary, we already know who she is, and what she stands for. I think that’s important.
When Hillary endorsed Obama, she made this point clear when she said, “Together we will work. We’ll have to work hard to get universal health care. But on the day we live in an America where no child, no man, and no woman is without health insurance, we will live in a stronger America. That’s why we need to help elect Barack Obama our President.” She stressed that they each are fighting for the same things.
This year Democrats have the opportunity to elect a ticket consisting of the first African-American candidate for president, and a woman, who made history this year as coming in a close second. Hillary’s experience in one of the most successful White House’s in American history is invaluable to America which is currently facing a downfall in the economy, a foreign policy in need of revamping, and an America with a broken heart, and a broken spirit. She has been a United States Senator for over seven years now, and in that role she has served on the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, as well as other important committees.
Obama’s win for the Democratic nomination was by no means an overwhelming mandate for his vision of hope and change. He barely crossed the finish line, and it can be argued that Hillary got more votes than he did. Because of this fact, it is time for both Democratic coalitions to make sacrifices if we want to win. There is still division in this party, and no other vice presidential candidate other than Hillary Clinton will be able to heal the wounds of the half of the party that feels left out and disenchanted. If you’re a Democrat, and you want to win, the only way is to combine Barack Obama’s half of the party with Hillary Clinton’s half of the party. Fifty plus fifty can only equal one hundred if they are put together.
And one thing is for sure, an Obama-Clinton ticket will be one for the history books, so let’s make history!
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I hope Obama don’t pick Hillary for VP , or better yet, I hope Hillary tells Barack NO way,,, This way when Obama loses, it will be all his fault ,,, Even tho Kieth Oberman the Fag, sexist,, with to much red make,,will still blame Hillary for everything,,, Him with chris mathews,, Hate to see any woman be elected,,with Tim Russet even tho I feel sorry for Tim Wife and kids,, I do believe Tim Russet is going to Rot in Hell on the crap bias job he did on the debates,, What goes around really does come around,,,, I hope he like the heat in Hell with Saddam
I voted Hilary Clinton, and only support Hilary Clinton, No matter what Hilary Does suspend her campaign concede her campaign. No matter what Hilary does she could even support Obama and campaign for Obama I will never Vote for Barack Obama, I do think America is ready for a black president, just not Barack Obama,,, The way The Democratic party handle this election with the Corporate Media propaganda the whole election, Turned this election upside down,, Obama could of ran over someone,, like Haley Berry, No one would care and still vote,, Obama..
There several million Voter right now like my self, will not ever vote for Barack Obama, Many like my self will be Voting for McCain, my reason is simple,, the Obama voter came on CNN & MSNBC and said if obama does not win the primary, Obama supporter will vote for McCain, Democratic party did not do anything to the obama camp to stop ,, why is obama party splitting the party in half, Now pelosi and many other are blaming Hilary and kept on with the propaganda Corporate Media, Obama Said on the new so many time,, does not Matter, if your Democrat or Republican,, you want the right person for the right Job,, He is so right,,when He said that we wanted Hilary,, Well Congrats to Obama his supporter got him to the primary,,,but He will never win the election,, for President, I will not stop with my blogging,, who is the best man for the job between Barack & McCain,, will vote for McCain he will be way better than Barack Obama, I can put up for McCain for 4 years and Hilary Can run again, Pelosi and the rest of the democrat party,, days are number at this point, For pushing Hilary out and ruining her Career, Even now During Clinton Exit speech,, Democratic party Told Hilary if she does not back there little puppet Barack Obama they will ruin her career,, In my opinion They all ready Ruined Hilary Clinton Career, Right Now I am going listen to one thing Barack Obama said, and that is, like I said, it does not matter if your Democrat or republican who is the right person for the job,,,, Hillary supporter need to stick together, Vote for McCain or just not vote for we need the right person,,, Hilary is up on stage right now saying what pelosi and the democratic party are telling her what to do,, or Economy is down and the way the propaganda Media is,, we are turning into a 3rd world country,, by rigging the election thru the media, Hilary Supporter who really want Hilary to be president Need to vote for McCain or just not Vote for Barack Obama, let McCain win,, there nothing more he can do as president, Congress will not let him it Congress who controls everything,, not the president, Pelosi and the a lot of the democratic party ruined Hilary Career, If all Hilary Voter, stick together, than We can restore Hilary Career and make her President, in 4 years. if you vote for Obama we have to wait maybe 8 years or 4 years and republican will be office, if Obama wins the presidency he will only be 4 year term,,, I say give all your supporter not to the democratic party, but to Hilary Clinton.. democratic party needs all of them need to leave office and get fresh people in there, who can unite the party not keep it separated and force unity, to who they want not who the voter want,, Hilary would of won this election, DNC screwed her with Florida and Michigan if those vote were counted at the beginning she would of won this race along time ago..and for the sexist Media, Like CNN & MSNBC… will continue to not report the new but Make it up as they see fit, All Hilary supporter need to unit together.. and stick together,, Margaret Thatcher was prime Minister 30 years ago,, but American Men and New Bias, is keeping woman down for personal gain, Like Keith Oberman, & Chris Mathews Who are the biggest Sexist on this MSNBC stations
The best reason to select Hillary Clinton for Vice President on the Democrat ticket are the 18 million supporters who would vote for the ticket if she were on it. To say, pick another woman, is silly. Her supporters are for her, not a woman.
I believe she can fix healthcare and I don’t know who else can.
She has shown what a great fundraiser she is.
She has demonstrated her stamina. She is not an empty vessel. Her life experience has included public humiliation few endure. She is modest and private in the brightest spotlight.
She is brilliant and I believe her when she says she will fight for those stuggling to survive in today’s economy-torn, faith-drained and hope-challenged world.
She is one-of-a-kind. She is the one you want in charge when all hell breaks loose.
Imagine her rolling up her sleeves, going into hyperdrive and leading us through a catastrophe. It’s easy, isn’t it?
That’s why I want her on the Democrat ticket. It has never been more important than right now to put her there.
We need her steady hand, oversight and creative 24-7 push to solve our country’s problems.
Thank You for hearing me.
Donna Davidson
Because of Hillary’s willingness to divide and weaken the party to suit her needs and because her supporters were (and still are) encouraged to threaten not to vote (or to vote the other side) if she isn’t included , I believe Hillary is not suited to be in any position of real power. She appears to put herself before country and uses her supporters as pawns. This is poor leadership and hurtful to any nation.
Susan,
It was not Hillary who divided the party, it was Howard Dean and the DNC bylaws committee. Every vote deserves to be counted! Hillary would have been the nominee if MI and FL were counted FULLY. And Obama’s refusal to support the votes being counted, as I have said before, is comparable to Robert Mugabe’s actions in Zimbabwe. Obama should never have vied for the nomination knowing that he lacks experience. Obama -Clinton is probably the only for sure victory for the Democrats in 2008.