There are generally two main fears that occupy the minds of those who are leaning giving Obama a vote in November:
1. Lack of experience
Though I believe this argument is moot, (Abraham Lincoln was less experienced than Obama when elected President and turned out to be arguably the greatest in American history) it understandable to be apprehensive. This is probably what keeps most Clinton supporters from choosing Obama (or the fact that she has a vajajay, and you probably do too.)
2. He's a Democrat
This is a fear that resides amongst most conservatives who are thinking about voting for Obama (notably me). I like Obama as a person, and his foreign policy sounds as if it will be top-notch (barring Samantha Power doesn't rejoin the campaign), but I fear that he will spend too much, increase the size of the Federal government, and Socialize the healthcare system. Of course, a person could retort that Bush has been more of a Democrat than either Hillary or Obama, but like I said, I'm a conservative, not a Neocon.
The easiest way for Obama to calm these qualms is to take on Bloomberg as his running mate. He has the conservative credentials: he's shown that he can fiscally manage the largest city in the country and has been able to introduce some competition into the city's public schools. His success in the business world will lure economically-conscious conservatives, while he could also win over the Wall Street elites, who tend to vote Republican.
Bloomberg is also a manager, while Obama is lauded for his depth of vision. It would be a remarkable pairing of an "administrator" with the "idea man." Obama could have the ideas; Bloomberg can make them happen.
I know that I personally would be voting for Bloomberg if he was going to run as an independent, and would certainly vote for an Obama/Bloomberg ticket without hesitation. In fact, I'd probably still vote for Obama/Bloomberg even if I had to pay first. Not only that, it would be a pairing of New York and Chicago, two of the most urban cities in the country. It would be a sweeping change from Texas and Arkansas based presidencies.
But in reality, the only mistake Obama could make when it comes to electing a veep is picking Hillary Clinton.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Why This Ticket Is Brilliant
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I don't think anyone really cares about expierence; Hillary supporters use that to mask that their concern is he is less socialist. The reality is the country has been incompetently managed at all levels for nearly 100 years; expierence running the county into the ground isn't very impressive.
Bloomberg is as Democratic as Obama and isn't likley to win many conservative votes. Under his administration NY was still a high-tax, high-cost, gun-grabbing city. I guess he has yours, but NY would vote Democratic anyway so you'll just be sactioning socialized medicine.
Furthermore, the VP slot is a do-nothing role, administrators can be appointed to cabniet posts. The only real requirment is the VP not embarass the cantidate enough to cost them the election.
Mmm, people care about experience. At least, anyone over 40 cares about experience.
Great ticket in my eye sight. This would give him New Jersey and New York big!
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