So, now the big question is, does he have the experience to handle the role of President? I believe that we are being asked this question because Obama is young, if I'm not mistaken, he's 46. Wow, he's only 2 years older than I am.
How old was Kennedy when he won the Presidency? 43.
I really don't believe that Obama is too young to be President. So, now let's look at experience.
Let's start with Ronald Reagan. He was an actor then a governor. Where was his experience to be an effective leader and President?
Then after that, Jimmy Carter, Peanut farmer then governor. Not a very good leader at all. American recognized her mistake and fixed it.
Bill Clinton. Professional politician and Governor. I think he did ok. But I think he could have done better. I don't think his short comings had anything to do with a lack of experience.
G. W. Bush. Rancher, oil guy, owner of baseball team, governor. He didn't have a lot of experience to be President.
Geeorge H.W. Bush, LOTS of experience, seasoned senator, V.P.; not a good leader at all. A lot of people wanted him out but not as badly we want his son out.
I'm not so convinced that Senator McCain has anything over Obama in terms of experience. If anything, McCain gives me the impression he doesn't plan to deviate very far from his predecessor's path. I don't think that McCain plans on carving out anything new or different. And I think that point is made evident by the fact that he can only run negative ads against Obama. He has nothing to offer America that we can get excited about so he wants to poo poo our optimism and enthusiasm for Obama.
I have no problem voting for Obama. I believe he is smart enough to surround himself with people who can advise him. And, I also believe that unlike Bush, he will listen to their advice.
I've been talking to a lot of people about Obama these last few days. And the interesting thing is that many agree that he lacks a lot of experience. But like me, they don't care. It doesn't seem to be enough to stop them from voting for him.
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I agree. Daddy Bush was much better than Shrub. MUCH BETTER.
Clinton got distracted by his personal life. He did a good job but could have done better.
I think McCain will be an extension of Shrub.
I'm voting for Obama because I refuse to vote for McCain. I finally took my Hillary sign down yesterday.
Awe, that's sweet. I'm sure that Hillary appreciates the lingering support. Everyone has to let go in their own special way.
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