US Elections - Who would you vote for?

[FilboFox]

The title says it all really... who would you go for if you had the chance to vote?

I was all for Hillary Clinton getting the nomination for the Democratic candidacy and had she won, I'd have definitely voted for them but now that Obama is the candidate... I'm not so sure I would. What has made me make my mind up is Palin... I heard her speech the other day and she sounds like she knows what she is doing and is downright foxy! Despite me not agreeing with her on many issues, I think she is right on many issues too so I'd still vote for McCain and Palin as I agree with her about Obama having never achieved anything in the senate and you need to have some experience in that to lead the United States of America! I guess Biden could help him learn but were I American, I'd rather not have someone learning on the job in charge of the world's most powerful country.

All this is completely irrelevant I guess as it doesn't affect me but I have taken an interest anyway and just wondered what everyone thought.

[Libertine]

Democrats

[Asha]

Obama.

[Hullfox]

Definitely not the "Hockey Mom"

[davieG]

The title says it all really... who would you go for if you had the chance to vote?

I was all for Hillary Clinton getting the nomination for the Democratic candidacy and had she won, I'd have definitely voted for them but now that Obama is the candidate... I'm not so sure I would. What has made me make my mind up is Palin... I heard her speech the other day and she sounds like she knows what she is doing and is downright foxy! Despite me not agreeing with her on many issues, I think she is right on many issues too so I'd still vote for McCain and Palin as I agree with her about Obama having never achieved anything in the senate and you need to have some experience in that to lead the United States of America! I guess Biden could help him learn but were I American, I'd rather not have someone learning on the job in charge of the world's most powerful country.

All this is completely irrelevant I guess as it doesn't affect me but I have taken an interest anyway and just wondered what everyone thought.

You sound like you just go on the celebrity/personality status, surely Clinton's policies were nearer to Obama's than the Republicans yet just because they throw in a completely unknown, untried, inexperienced 'foxy woman' you change your mind.

No wonder the worlds in a mess.

[Jay]

The title says it all really... who would you go for if you had the chance to vote?

I was all for Hillary Clinton getting the nomination for the Democratic candidacy and had she won, I'd have definitely voted for them but now that Obama is the candidate... I'm not so sure I would. What has made me make my mind up is Palin... I heard her speech the other day and she sounds like she knows what she is doing and is downright foxy! Despite me not agreeing with her on many issues, I think she is right on many issues too so I'd still vote for McCain and Palin as I agree with her about Obama having never achieved anything in the senate and you need to have some experience in that to lead the United States of America! I guess Biden could help him learn but were I American, I'd rather not have someone learning on the job in charge of the world's most powerful country.

All this is completely irrelevant I guess as it doesn't affect me but I have taken an interest anyway and just wondered what everyone thought.

what you mean being a NRA gun toting prolife creationist? that's enough to take any foxyness out of the equation in my book

[stez]

Definitely not the "Hockey Mom"

i would, purely for amusement value! i found myself hoping the mccain/palin ticket would win for that reason!

[stez]

The title says it all really... who would you go for if you had the chance to vote?

I was all for Hillary Clinton getting the nomination for the Democratic candidacy and had she won, I'd have definitely voted for them but now that Obama is the candidate... I'm not so sure I would. What has made me make my mind up is Palin... I heard her speech the other day and she sounds like she knows what she is doing and is downright foxy! Despite me not agreeing with her on many issues, I think she is right on many issues too so I'd still vote for McCain and Palin as I agree with her about Obama having never achieved anything in the senate and you need to have some experience in that to lead the United States of America! I guess Biden could help him learn but were I American, I'd rather not have someone learning on the job in charge of the world's most powerful country.

All this is completely irrelevant I guess as it doesn't affect me but I have taken an interest anyway and just wondered what everyone thought.

she's like a lara croft, for the more mature gentleman

[Webbo]

I don't have any strong feelings on this. a) Because it doesn't affect me directly, and b)Because I can see advantages with both candidates.

Being instinctively right wing I like McCain's straight talking and his belief in less govt.

The democrats are not left wing by our standards and I can also see the advantages of having a black leader of the west. It should help our relationships with third world countries and hopefully reduce some of the resentment they feel toward us.

On balance though if I had a vote I'd vote for McCain.

[Webbo]

she's like a lara croft, for the more mature gentleman

That too.

[lavrentis]

Obama bin Biden

[Alexikokopops]

what you mean being a NRA gun toting prolife creationist? that's enough to take any foxyness out of the equation in my book

I know, the idea of that being anywhere near power is a little bit terrifying.

Is anyone else a little conused as to why the Republicans have been going on about "Vote us for change" in their conventions recently? It's almost as if they've forgotten there's been a Republican President for the past eight years.

To be honest I think I'd probably abstain.

[stez]

I know, the idea of that being anywhere near power is a little bit terrifying.

Is anyone else a little conused as to why the Republicans have been going on about "Vote us for change" in their conventions recently? It's almost as if they've forgotten there's been a Republican President for the past eight years.

To be honest I think I'd probably abstain.

from what i've gleaned, through the near saturation coverage from the bbc, is that mccain is a bit of a maverick republican and doesn't much care for bush jnr and his policies.

[Katy]

from what i've gleaned, through the near saturation coverage from the bbc, is that mccain is a bit of a maverick republican and doesn't much care for bush jnr and his policies.

I've gleaned that too, McCain is trying desperately to disassociate himself with Bush but ole George keeps shoving his oar in.

[placidcasual]

from what i've gleaned, through the near saturation coverage from the bbc, is that mccain is a bit of a maverick republican and doesn't much care for bush jnr and his policies.

This would be the McCain that has voted 90% of the time in alignment with Bush's wishes?

If that isn't caring much for his policies I would love to see what him being enthusiastic is.

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Where's Hilary in all this?

[Alexikokopops]

This would be the McCain that has voted 90% of the time in alignment with Bush's wishes?

If that isn't caring much for his policies I would love to see what him being enthusiastic is.

Wasn't that one of the lowest in the republican party though? And Obama voted in alignment 60% of the time (I can't remember the exact figure), which was one of the highest in the democratic party.

[placidcasual]

Wasn't that one of the lowest in the republican party though? And Obama voted in alignment 60% of the time (I can't remember the exact figure), which was one of the highest in the democratic party.

I think it is one of the highest in the GOP. My point was that McCain has shown that he will vote with Bush at virtually every opportunity and is no change from him. He certainly isn't rejecting Bushs policies.

[Flynny]

This is the best couple of candidates the US has put up in some time. I'm instinctively a touch left-wing but at the same time don't like the way left-wing governments enforce the power of central government. Also dead cynical. So it's a bti confusing for me.

McCain is an honourable man with a sense of humour who's been forced to sound a little more right-wing recently to make sure he gets the support of his republican base. Usually he's a centrist in most matters, and mostly beyond petty politics, quite happy to work with both parties. The fact that he was considered as one of John Kerry's (the democrat for those with short memories) candidates for his vice-president should tell you something about him. As for Palin, she's not the type of woman I'd enjoy talking to, and most of her personal views are exactly the opposite of mine, but I don't really care. She's not imposing those personal beliefs on others, which I like, and like McCain, she seems driven by a sense of fairness and a desire to curb government interference where its not necessary.

Obama is a highly admirable man, but I see him getting pushed around by Russia, frankly. Things might get a bit tense with McCain in charge but at least you know he's not going to take any bullshit. For his other qualities, though, I'd be quite happy to see him elected, it'd be nice to have a skilled orator in the White House and someone with the brains to equivocate. Biden, though, is a man absolutely full of shit who represents all the worst things both candidates are complaining about.

To sum it up: I'm happy either way, but I'd personally go for McCain, who I admire.

[Alexikokopops]

As for Palin, she's not the type of woman I'd enjoy talking to, and most of her personal views are exactly the opposite of mine, but I don't really care. She's not imposing those personal beliefs on others, which I like, and like McCain, she seems driven by a sense of fairness and a desire to curb government interference where its not necessary.

She is a fan of teaching creationism in schools though.

[Hullfox]

To sum it up: I'm happy either way, but I'd personally go for McCain, who I admire.

I like his chips.

[Flynny]

She is a fan of teaching creationism in schools though.

I'd worry about that if I didn't suspect that McCain's restrained religious belief is masking a bit of secret atheism or at least agnosticism, and that enforcing the teaching of creationism nationwide would be an untenable position to take.

[placidcasual]

I'd worry about that if I didn't suspect that McCain's restrained religious belief is masking a bit of secret atheism or at least agnosticism, and that enforcing the teaching of creationism nationwide would be an untenable position to take.

Education requirements are set at the State level. I think Alabama requires both Evolution and Creationism to be taught. The problem with teaching Creationism in schools is that it could violate the separation of church and state.

[lookwhaticando]

The title says it all really... who would you go for if you had the chance to vote?

I was all for Hillary Clinton getting the nomination for the Democratic candidacy and had she won, I'd have definitely voted for them but now that Obama is the candidate... I'm not so sure I would. What has made me make my mind up is Palin... I heard her speech the other day and she sounds like she knows what she is doing and is downright foxy! Despite me not agreeing with her on many issues, I think she is right on many issues too so I'd still vote for McCain and Palin as I agree with her about Obama having never achieved anything in the senate and you need to have some experience in that to lead the United States of America! I guess Biden could help him learn but were I American, I'd rather not have someone learning on the job in charge of the world's most powerful country.

All this is completely irrelevant I guess as it doesn't affect me but I have taken an interest anyway and just wondered what everyone thought.

Your fascination with Mrs Clinton is just a little perturbing.

Just because her hubby puts it about a bit, doesn't mean you're in with a shout with her.

As for me... Obama wouldn't get my vote.

[Koke]

Sarah Palin is almost so ridiculously terrifying that it makes me think the Republicans are trying to lose. I don't understand how anyone can back a woman who is so clearly and plainly hypocritical and self serving. And her attempt to ridicule community workers was nothing short of disgraceful. Absolute disgusting. These are people who bend their backside just to make the country livable. Doing hours of thankless work, just so some silly senator can disrespect them and spit at their face.

At least, Joe Biden knows his stuff.