April 26, 2007 - 9:08am — justrob
Election 08
Well, everyone else is talking about it, so I figure we should get the ball rolling here. The US is going to be electing a new president in a little over a year, and the campaign is off and running. The media is weighing in, the pundits are talking, and some people are getting sick of it already. I say there's never enough politics, and let's have more. It's time for young people to stand up and have their say. So I'll get it kicking.
Be you democrat or republican, there are plenty of choices out there. Who do you want to see be the next president of these United States? What issues are most important to you? And are you active?
I am personally an Dennis Kucinich supporter, most importantly because of his stance on the war and his desire to have a cabinet level Department of Peace. I fervently hope the US is ready for someone like him, while realizing that his candidacy stands mostly as a way for ideas to be heard. I will vote for him in the primary!
Tell me, and everyone else who your pick is. Let's get this discussion started!
Paz
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I really like Dennis Kucinish too. And I love the idea of creating a Department of Peace, even as a symbolic gesture to the rest of the world that we've learned our lesson from Iraq, and we as a nation want to pursue peace as a nationally policy, not war. I'll probably vote for Barack Obama in the primary. He has been against the war from the very beginning and will bring a less jaded perspective to the presidency given his relatively new comer persona.
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I agree, I can't get enough of politics. Every issue impacts us all, and the rest of the world. I wish every American could have the opportunity to live overseas for a bit. It's an eye-opener to see how the "world" views us, why they feel the way they do, and how their view has changed so drastically in the last 6 years.
The reason the 08 race is off to such an historically early start is not because the media has nothing else to do with its time, but because American's can't wait to change administrations.
Whatever your political leanings, keep an open mind (It's still early) pay attention to the issues, read what the candidates have to save about them and VOTE when it's time! And, if you're not old enough to vote, then make certain your parents, older siblings, etc... vote!
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I dont know, I will probably vote for Hillary because, among other things, her ideas for education. I just want ya'll to know that even though she voted for the war, she voted to oust Saddam, not for the the lengthy, horrendous war that is going on now. And I like how she stands firm in her beliefs and doesn't "flip-flop" to make everyone happy. She knows that people don't like her and she's fine with that. Plus she has a huge asset: Bill Clinton. He knows the run of things and so I think Hillary knows what she is getting into.
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my friend is running for govener of california in 08
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Although I tend to lean toward the democrats, I have to give the thumbs up to Ron Paul. He seems to be the only candidate who uses "logic". He's for abolishing the IRS, exiting Iraq, and most importantly... not budding into other countries internal affairs.
"Commerce with all nations, Alliance with none, that should be our motto" - Thomas Jefferson
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This next election is going to be a very important and major path changing course. It's important that we address a few common issues I feel are probably the most important. Iraq. Global Warming. Immigration. I feel that it is critical that these issues are addressed extremely soon.
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I'm still undecided!
I'm from NY and will vote in the Super Tuesday primary on February 5th.
Although Hillary will probably win, and I have no problems with her as my Senator, I constantly go back and forth between Obama/Clinton/Edwards and I won't decide on Hillary just because she probably will win New York.
Any other undecideds out there? It's the first primary I've voted in where I really feel that my vote does matter.
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I think its interesting that although a lot of Democratic candidates are calling for bipartisanship - (especially Obama who's signature line is, "there will be no more red states or blue states...") and yet a lot of Democrats are partisan. Since most Americans are fed up with Bush, Democrats bash Republicans in their debates and campaign stump speeches.
But I think the only candidate who has truly shown bipartisanship is John McCain. He criticizes Bush, yet he is a Republican, he opposes the Iraq war, yet he sent his son there to do the American duty, he is teh only Republican to speak about the environment.
McCain doesn't care what the Republicans think or the Democrats think...why can't all the other politicians be more like that?
The question is though: does that make McCain a bad or good politician? Alienating his party means that he is at a higher risk of losing support and has trouble getting funds.
Jenny Chen
Editor-in-Chief
JJ Express Magazine
"Life is the biggest bargain - you get it for free!"
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know about this opportunity:
3959: Youth Media Blog-a-Thon
Categories: Youth Media
YO! (Youth Outlook) and WireTap are holding a youth media blog-a-thon on February 20th and are looking for bloggers between the ages of 14-26 to participate. This is the first of what they want to be monthly blog-a-thons.
They are calling all young bloggers (between the ages of 14-26) -- along with any bloggers dedicated to writing about youth issues and youth media -- to blog on Feb. 20th about: Elections and the Youth Vote.
Give us their opinion on:
If you are interested in being a part of the Youth Media Blog-a-Thon, please email Neelanjana Banerjee at nbanerjee@newamericamedia.org.
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I am personally rooting for Barack Obama, but unfortunately I'm not old enough to vote in the next election (I did go with my siblings when they voted in the Utah Primary, haha). I feel that he genuinely represents change, not to be cliche or intangible or anything, but that's really what America needs right now. Currently the opinion of America on the Global Scale is kind of going down the tube, and having a young man of a minority would do wonders for America on an international level.
I also feel that he will unite the country. Reading one of his books, The Audacity of Hope, I was just inspired to go there and talk to people I might disagree with, but find some common ground. He is such a fantastic, soothing orator, that I feel that achieving this goal is not only possible, but likely. Uniting the country when we really have never been so divided is key in the success and survival of our nation. We are the United States, after all.
Though Obama is my first pick, I would also be quite happy with John McCain, and probably even be somewhat content with Hilary Clinton.
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McCain