Obama is the best
Our View
Issue date: 2/4/08 Section: Opinion
Editor's note: Tomorrow, Alabama voters, like those in states across the country, will vote to determine Republican and Democratic presidential nominees. On Friday, The Crimson White's editorial board made its selection, John McCain, for the Republican nomination. Today, it will do the same for the Democratic nominees.
The choice for the Democratic presidential nomination has been winnowed from a field of eight contenders down to two legitimate would-be nominees: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. In terms of policy, they are near equals. They both favor ending the war in Iraq as soon as possible. They both want to reform the nation's healthcare system. On policy, they differ in shades of grey, not black and white. One is a national political novice. The other has been a prominent figure in politics since the members of this editorial board were in elementary school.
This primary contest is not about policy. This is about a vision and a hope for the future. This is about bringing a generation into the electorate. This decision could represent a turning point in American politics.
This primary is about Obama.
When considered in a vacuum, Clinton could be a fine choice for a nominee. She's served the state of New York with distinction in the Senate. While her husband was president, she took heat for her work on health care initiatives, but her work was sound. Clinton has been a tireless advocate for education and other liberal causes.
But Clinton is a bridge to the past. She represents the glory days of the 1990s, a time when the economy was at its peak, the world was at relative peace, the towers still stood in New York and Afghanistan was just another anonymous -istan. The world is different now, and it has left behind Clinton in the dust. Clinton is a divisive figure best left for a forgotten age.
Obama, on the other hand, is a man for the future. While he doesn't have the same experience as Clinton, he also doesn't have the same baggage. With his rise from lost youth, to street organizer, to law professor, state senator and United States senator, Obama is nothing short of inspirational. His story and vision for a united country sharing a common purpose have driven a generation to become involved with the political process.
If we had to decide on policy, we'd have to flip a coin. Rather than do that, we'll take the candidate best suited to lead, motivate and inspire a nation. That candidate is Barack Obama.
The choice for the Democratic presidential nomination has been winnowed from a field of eight contenders down to two legitimate would-be nominees: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. In terms of policy, they are near equals. They both favor ending the war in Iraq as soon as possible. They both want to reform the nation's healthcare system. On policy, they differ in shades of grey, not black and white. One is a national political novice. The other has been a prominent figure in politics since the members of this editorial board were in elementary school.
This primary contest is not about policy. This is about a vision and a hope for the future. This is about bringing a generation into the electorate. This decision could represent a turning point in American politics.
This primary is about Obama.
When considered in a vacuum, Clinton could be a fine choice for a nominee. She's served the state of New York with distinction in the Senate. While her husband was president, she took heat for her work on health care initiatives, but her work was sound. Clinton has been a tireless advocate for education and other liberal causes.
But Clinton is a bridge to the past. She represents the glory days of the 1990s, a time when the economy was at its peak, the world was at relative peace, the towers still stood in New York and Afghanistan was just another anonymous -istan. The world is different now, and it has left behind Clinton in the dust. Clinton is a divisive figure best left for a forgotten age.
Obama, on the other hand, is a man for the future. While he doesn't have the same experience as Clinton, he also doesn't have the same baggage. With his rise from lost youth, to street organizer, to law professor, state senator and United States senator, Obama is nothing short of inspirational. His story and vision for a united country sharing a common purpose have driven a generation to become involved with the political process.
If we had to decide on policy, we'd have to flip a coin. Rather than do that, we'll take the candidate best suited to lead, motivate and inspire a nation. That candidate is Barack Obama.
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Jaden
posted 2/03/08 @ 10:57 PM CST
Senator Obama is inspiring millions. For a great example, check out this song produced independently by singers and musicians in support of the campaign (see the full video at yeswecansong. (Continued…)
Robert
posted 2/04/08 @ 8:47 AM CST
Of course Obama is a man of the "future." To date he has accomplished virtually nothing. He has little experience and only became a US Senator in a special election (I believe). (Continued…)
richard g babbitt
posted 2/04/08 @ 10:38 AM CST
I am a combat vet of WW2 who attended the UA on the GI bill after.
Along with others, I stood on the street early in 2003 with a sign "DO NOT INVADE". (Continued…)
Adam
posted 2/04/08 @ 11:25 AM CST
One MUST talk about nothing but the future when one has no experience to back up his lofty goals. That is why Hillary gets my support. The woman knows her stuff and will be a great world leader. (Continued…)
Jayson
posted 2/04/08 @ 12:27 PM CST
I'd have to agree with you that Obama is better suited to lead our nation. He seems more confident and assertive and from what I've seen he realizes we need change and represents the hope of change. (Continued…)
Ed Merrell
posted 2/04/08 @ 1:53 PM CST
Obama, like Edwards and Clinton spends all his time running for the next office. These "Senators" were
elected to a six year term in the U. S. Senate to
represent their constituents. (Continued…)
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posted 7/02/08 @ 7:35 AM CST
It looks like the voters agreed with you. Now on to the major election and that process.
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