Politics, the good and the bad (not yet ugly)

[theatokos]

I AM SO DISAPPOINTED!!

I just got to work (late, I'm dragging today) and checked the news headlines as I always do. John Edwards is dropping out! I don't get to vote for him Tuesday! What am I going to do?! I figured it would come after Tuesday, because really, he doesn't stand a chance. But I so looked forward to voting for him anyway. And now, my only choice on Tuesday is Obama. And the man has no policy. I might consider voting for McCain, but as an undeclared voter I can't do that in California. It's back to the drawing board.

In good news, Australia is set to apologize to Aborigines, as soon as Kevin Rudd's new administration takes office on Feb. 13. I am so proud of Australia! The new government over there certainly looks set to do new and good things. Hopefully this time next year the people will be saying the same things about the United States.

Update Thanks to erinya who posted links to the candidates voting records on abortion issues, I will NOT be voting for McCain. His record is atrocious. Plus, he's been playing the I'm More Conservative Than You Game lately. I always thought he was above that.

It's Obama or bust. Sigh.

Comments

[makeda55.livejournal.com]

I'm still wondering what to do myself.

If it's only a choice between Clinton & Obama, I lean Obama.

But: Edwards has "suspended", not "ended", his campaign, and has not endorsed either of the two frontrunners. He is clearly holding out for as much influence on the Democratic agenda as he can muster given his financial situation. He's met with both Obama and Clinton about his anti-poverty/economic justice issues. I think he is waiting to see which of them actually does something more than make pleasant mouth noises.

And because the campaign is suspended, Edwards can still accumulate delegates. Specifically, he gets a delegate in every district where he wins 15% of the vote.

So if all the Edwards supporters believe that they now need to choose another candidate, Edwards (and the economically progressive agenda) will in fact have less influence than might otherwise be the case.

That's what I'm grappling with. FYI...

[makeda55.livejournal.com]

Or as eye_of_zohar puts it: "How badly does Obama want my vote?" If I just give my vote to Obama without Obama having to do anything to earn it, why should he listen to my concerns?

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

No kidding. I agree with Mr. Zohar! But because the campaign is suspended does this still mean that I can vote for him on Tues? Because I reaaaalllllyyy want to. At this point I'm hoping that vote says "some people still really like him! make him a running mate!!"