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Why Hillary Clinton should be Obama's VP

By Daniel Solis in Barack Obama, Democrats, Hillary Clinton, Post Series, Vice President Series on June 14, 2008

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.
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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.