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jorgelito · 07-14-2008, 09:30 PM

So here we are in mid-July with about 3 1/2 months to go or so. Where do you stand on the presidential election (and others) so far? Have you changed your mind? Have you been persuaded by a new candidate? What issues are you most concerned with?

Last we discussed this, I was 51-49 in favor of Obama, my key concerns being Obama would raise taxes among other issues concerning foreign policy.

Since then, I have been reassured that Obama will NOT raise taxes and I like his foreign policy push concerning our armed forces. Specifically shifting forces to Afghanistan and having an exit strategy for withdrawal from Iraq. I have grown to like Adama and appreciate his "bipartisan" (multipartisan?) approach and his reach across the aisle. Despite his moronic comments concerning speaking Spanish, I like Obama's reaching out to all Americans and not just pandering to certain demographics. Let's see if he is sincere and meets with the most marginalized groups, Native Americans and Asian Americans.

I would like to hear more on his economic ideas, environment, Veteran Affairs, and gun rights.

How effective he can be remains to be seen.

McCain, (my previous favorite) has not stepped up to the plate as much as I had hoped. There are many concerns he has not addressed and I am beginning to feel marginalized.

So now, I am leaning 75-80:25-20 Obama.

What say you TFP? US and foreigners? What are your opinions at the mid-summer mark?

07-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Election 2008: Mid-Summer Scorecard So here we are in mid-July with about 3 1/2 months to go or so. Where do you stand on the presidential election (and others) so far? Have you changed your mind? Have you been persuaded by a new candidate? What issues are you most concerned with? Last we discussed this, I was 51-49 in favor of Obama, my key concerns being Obama would raise taxes among other issues concerning foreign policy. Since then, I have been reassured that Obama will NOT raise taxes and I like his foreign policy push concerning our armed forces. Specifically shifting forces to Afghanistan and having an exit strategy for withdrawal from Iraq. I have grown to like Adama and appreciate his "bipartisan" (multipartisan?) approach and his reach across the aisle. Despite his moronic comments concerning speaking Spanish, I like Obama's reaching out to all Americans and not just pandering to certain demographics. Let's see if he is sincere and meets with the most marginalized groups, Native Americans and Asian Americans. I would like to hear more on his economic ideas, environment, Veteran Affairs, and gun rights. How effective he can be remains to be seen. McCain, (my previous favorite) has not stepped up to the plate as much as I had hoped. There are many concerns he has not addressed and I am beginning to feel marginalized. So now, I am leaning 75-80:25-20 Obama. What say you TFP? US and foreigners? What are your opinions at the mid-summer mark?