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Anyone think, JF Kerry will accept being second man? This article is being written by a judge, and he's spouting about stolen elections..
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
By: Judge Greg Mathis, Special to BlackAmericaWeb.com
After months of speculation, U.S. Senator Barack Obama has finally admitted that he is thinking of running for president in 2008. The first term senator from Illinois says hell make his decision after the November elections. This announcement didnt surprise many. Osama's name and the word "president" have been linked since he wowed the nation at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In fact, it seemed Obama was the only one saying he wouldnt run for president.
Now that his tune has changed, the criticisms have begun: His challengers have repeatedly said Obama doesnt have enough experience working on national policy; he doesnt have any experience working on foreign policy. To some degree, this is true. But, over the years, many presidents have lacked certain skills. To compensate, they chose a running mate to fill in the gaps. If Obama chooses to run, U.S. Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, would make up for any holes in Obamas experience. Obama, once a community organizer and civil rights attorney, spent many years fighting for the needs of the poor. In his current role as a senator, he focuses on bringing jobs and economic growths to Illinois. Obama understands the needs of the average American and has worked tirelessly to make sure they have access to the opportunities they need to succeed. Kerry, on the other hand, brings a different set of experiences to the table. Currently in his fourth term as a senator, the Massachusetts Democrat is considered one of the countrys most respected voices on national security and international affairs. Combined, Obama and Kerry represent a political ticket that fights for the rights and needs of all Americans while, at the same time, realizing America must work closely with other nations to advance a global agenda.
Kerry would have won the 2004 election if it hadnt been stolen from him. Ohio, the state that gave President Bush the electoral votes he needed to win a second term in office, reported many voting irregularities. Election officials in that state reportedly failed to process registration cards Democratic voter drives generated, and mostly Democratic precincts didnt receive an adequate numbers of voting machines.
Though Kerry is considered a potential Democratic candidate in the 2008 elections, his running for the office a second time doesnt make sense from a political standpoint. Kerrys perceived lack of personality was always seen as a weakness. Obama, considered one of the countrys greatest orators, has both the vision and the charisma to make a strong run for the White House. Senator Hilary Clintons name has also been mentioned -- numerous times -- as a possible candidate. But her experiences as the first lady during the Bill Clinton years make her more of a liability to the Democratic party than an asset.
Campaigning for the 2008 presidential election hasnt even gotten started, but the race is already shaping up to be an interesting one. If the Democrats want to make a serious push for the office, they must be strategic about the alliances they form within the party. If they play it smart, America could finally begin to move away from the elitist conservative mentality that has led it astray for the last six years.
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Judge Greg Mathis is national vice president of Rainbow PUSH and a national board member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/sayitloud/mathis1027
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
By: Judge Greg Mathis, Special to BlackAmericaWeb.com
After months of speculation, U.S. Senator Barack Obama has finally admitted that he is thinking of running for president in 2008. The first term senator from Illinois says hell make his decision after the November elections. This announcement didnt surprise many. Osama's name and the word "president" have been linked since he wowed the nation at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In fact, it seemed Obama was the only one saying he wouldnt run for president.
Now that his tune has changed, the criticisms have begun: His challengers have repeatedly said Obama doesnt have enough experience working on national policy; he doesnt have any experience working on foreign policy. To some degree, this is true. But, over the years, many presidents have lacked certain skills. To compensate, they chose a running mate to fill in the gaps. If Obama chooses to run, U.S. Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, would make up for any holes in Obamas experience.
Obama, once a community organizer and civil rights attorney, spent many years fighting for the needs of the poor. In his current role as a senator, he focuses on bringing jobs and economic growths to Illinois. Obama understands the needs of the average American and has worked tirelessly to make sure they have access to the opportunities they need to succeed. Kerry, on the other hand, brings a different set of experiences to the table. Currently in his fourth term as a senator, the Massachusetts Democrat is considered one of the countrys most respected voices on national security and international affairs. Combined, Obama and Kerry represent a political ticket that fights for the rights and needs of all Americans while, at the same time, realizing America must work closely with other nations to advance a global agenda.Kerry would have won the 2004 election if it hadnt been stolen from him. Ohio, the state that gave President Bush the electoral votes he needed to win a second term in office, reported many voting irregularities. Election officials in that state reportedly failed to process registration cards Democratic voter drives generated, and mostly Democratic precincts didnt receive an adequate numbers of voting machines.
Though Kerry is considered a potential Democratic candidate in the 2008 elections, his running for the office a second time doesnt make sense from a political standpoint. Kerrys perceived lack of personality was always seen as a weakness. Obama, considered one of the countrys greatest orators, has both the vision and the charisma to make a strong run for the White House. Senator Hilary Clintons name has also been mentioned -- numerous times -- as a possible candidate. But her experiences as the first lady during the Bill Clinton years make her more of a liability to the Democratic party than an asset.
Campaigning for the 2008 presidential election hasnt even gotten started, but the race is already shaping up to be an interesting one. If the Democrats want to make a serious push for the office, they must be strategic about the alliances they form within the party. If they play it smart, America could finally begin to move away from the elitist conservative mentality that has led it astray for the last six years.
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Judge Greg Mathis is national vice president of Rainbow PUSH and a national board member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/sayitloud/mathis1027
