So, as Super Tuesday is fast approaching, (February 5th to be exact, the day I will be purchasing The Aristocats movie on Disney DVD) I decided to see what all the hoopla was all about. I haven't really been keeping up with the 2008 Election, so I don't know where everyone stands, besides the fact that John Edward (bless his lovely cute soul) dropped out of the Democratic race as well as Rudy Gulliani from the Republican race, due mostly to his loss in Florida (no tears for Rudy; He betrayed the Yanks).
So, I hear that for the Republicans, Senator John McCain is currently in the lead. That old timer. He's going to be the Republican candidate, not doubt. Don't know what happened to Governor Mitt Romney or Governor Mike Huckabee, but at this point, I don't think it really matters, since McCain is so much in the lead...(though "Huckabee" is a very fun name).
As for the Donkeys, it's a very close race between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. Since it's such a close race, I decided to check each Senators' site and read up on their "issues." Here, I posted the top three issues as they appear on each candidates' site, and one bonus issue that I found interesting.
Hillary Clinton's Top Three Issues: (As they appear on her site)
STRENGTHENING THE MIDDLE CLASS
America's middle class is under siege and ready for change. People are working harder and longer for less and less. For six long years, America's middle class and working families have been invisible to our president. When Hillary is in the White House, no American will be invisible to the president of the United States.
ENDING THE WAR IN IRAQ
America is ready for a leader who will end the war in Iraq. Hillary's roadmap out of Iraq, the Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 2007, is a plan to end the war before the next president takes the oath of office. But if the Bush administration won't end the war, as president and commander in chief, Hillary will.
PROMOTING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING
The choices we make about energy touch nearly every aspect of our lives. Our economy, our national security, our health, and the future of our planet are all at stake as we make a choice between energy independence and dependence on foreign sources of oil. Hillary has proposed an Apollo Project-like program dedicated to achieving energy independence.
Here's the issue I thought was interesting, in all of it's uniqueness. I very much appreciate this issue.
A CHAMPION FOR WOMEN
Hillary's historic statement in 1995 that "women's rights are human rights" still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Hillary will continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity.
Barak Obama's Top Three Issues: (Again, as they appear on his site)
Civil Rights
There is no more fundamental American right than the right to vote. Before the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes and property requirements disenfranchised many Americans, especially minorities. More than 40 years later, there are still numerous obstacles to ensuring that every citizen has the ability to vote.
Disabilities
"We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination .... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities."
Economy
As president, Barack Obama will implement a 21st century economic agenda to help ensure that America can compete in a global economy, and ensure the middle class is thriving and growing. He will increase investments in infrastructure, energy independence, education, and research and development; modernize and simplify our tax code so it provides greater opportunity and relief to more Americans; and implement trade policies that benefit American workers and increase the export of American goods.
I especially thought this issue was interesting. I would never think "Faith" would be an issue for a political campaign.
Faith
In June of 2006, Senator Obama delivered what was called the most important speech on religion and politics in 40 years. Speaking before an evangelical audience, Senator Obama candidly discussed his own religious conversion and doubts, and the need for a deeper, more substantive discussion about the role of faith in American life.
Man, I can't wait to get a hold of that Aristocats DVD (because I'm that insensitive about the current political situation in this country and rather have the company of aristocats instead of aristocrats. *sighs*)
