If Senator Kennedy can do something more than be inspired, he might help Barak Obama become the leader we need. I am not inspired by Mr. Obama. I am interested in his candidacy and his confidence. What Mr. Obama needs is someone who can show that he is knowledgeable about policy, at least a few areas. Mr. Obama's FOREIGN AFFAIRS piece was weak and general. His answers in forums and debates are almost always more general than Hillary Clinton's. At times Mr. Obama's answers are so basic that they sound like double talk, no matter how sincere he is. I suggest he sit back and listen to himself on video from these events, without anyone else in the room.
Super Tuesday is close and it is likely we will not have a democratic candidate, but a continuing battle after Tuesday. Then is when Mr. Obama needs to show support from key persons in specific policy areas, and show what he has accomplished so far, to prove he can bring back our lost liberties, raise up our educational system and end the corporate stronghold on health care and many other issues. How did GWB steal education away from the democrats in his first race for president? And why did so many people believe GWB would be the education president?
Barack Obama
Earlier today I endorsed Barack Obama for president, and I couldn't be more excited for the Democratic Party, the nation -- and the world.
Barack inspires me -- it's that simple. In the words of President Kennedy:
"The world is changing. The old ways will not do... It is time for a new generation of leadership."
In Barack, I see that next generation of American leadership: a figure who can transcend the divisions in this country that my family and I have fought so hard to tear down.
We were all moved four years ago as Barack told us a profound truth: We are not red states and blue states, but one United States. Since then, he has matched that rhetoric with action, traveling the country to inspire record turnouts of men and women of all ages, races, parties and faiths. Barack has forged consensus in the Senate on contentious issues such as immigration and pushed through necessary reforms like the most far-reaching ethics reform in its history.
But I'm not only supporting Barack because of what he has done. What counts in our leadership is not the length of years in Washington, but the reach of our vision, the strength of our beliefs, and that rare quality of mind and spirit that can call forth the best in our country and our people.
That's why I'm most excited about the promise of President Obama:
As president, Barack Obama will break the Washington gridlock to finally make health care what it should be in America.
He will turn the page on the old politics of misrepresentation and distortion and bridge the divisions of race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation that plague our country.
He will end a war in Iraq that he has always stood against, that has cost us the lives of thousands of our sons and daughters, and that America never should have fought.
He will close the door on the old economics that has written off the poor and left the middle class poorer and less secure.
He will make the United States the great leader and not the great roadblock in the fateful fight against global warming.
When Barack Obama raises his hand on Inauguration Day a new generation of American leadership will take charge and restore the hope, peace and prosperity the country so desperately needs.
Looking out from the stage today, I realized just how powerful his campaign has become. It's a movement for change -- and one that I'm proud to be a part of.
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With all due respect Mr. Kennedy I'm glad you are not my friend. With friends like the Kennedys who needs enemies?
History proves that your judgment has not always been the best. If Obama wins and becomes president but fail like Bush has failed are you still going to be supportive and not turn your back on him too?
Sen. Kennedy,
What this key endorsement shows is the acceptance that Sen. Obama has come into the dog-eat-dog presidential race at the right time for the Democratic Party. Beyond this ~ what precisely Barack Obama would do, if elected, to restore our national economy, international reputation & humanity ~ is more of an unknown right now.
Kelli
Respectfully sir, those are pretty promises and nothing more. bush also made promises like that back in '99 before promptly turning everything within his reach into rubbish. I'm sure that we won't soon forget the "compassionate conservatism" that eventually translated into water-torture.
Obama's acceptance speech in South Carolina was by far the most inspirational speech by a politician that I have heard since listening to JFK. If America doesn't latch on and make him their next president, they are missing the last chance they will ever get to make this a good country for everyone of its citizens. No one wants to say it but the real division in this country is about the MONEY. Trillions of dollars have been transferred to different hands by the policies of the past seven years and in reallity since 1980 and the word of the past 25 years has been Greed. This would continue under John McCain and probably to a lesser extent, Hillary. POG reading from right to left, Party of Greed.
Like you Senator, I am disgusted that The Clinton injected racial divisiveness into this race.
Your endorsement of Obama is the right thing at the right time.
i am legally old--seventy--irish catholic democrat a bit
weary of all three--but there--and i have not heard anything so honest and so much authentic passion as
Mr. Kennedy's speech endorsing Barak--it brings me back to the glory days of the sixties when we still believed in things.
I want so much to do what I can to bring in a new
"page' or book--before I excit this planet and its befouled air and twisted climate.
If we get U.S. a decent president, maybe we can move on to the Pope--we need one who does not try setting the clockbackward--Bennie should resign as the
first good example for quitting if you're old--and 82 is just too old these days. I am 70--and do part-time
and that is a burden. So NO MC CAIN--he is a war-hawk, mentally ill and just too old--he'llbe 78--messed up mind I can endure (it's common in natinal leaders) but when it involves Iran,nukes and befriending Israel with Liebermann on hand, no thanks!! James McCormick
I have nothing against Obama, or Edwards or Hillary! Any democrat will be better a than any of the wackos on the republican side! I just feel that since Bush is leaving the country in such dire conditions, it will take someone with a lot of experience, as well as connections and international savvy to put "Humpty Dumpty" together again, and Hillary seems to be the one that can do this! better than Obama.
Cut the lady some slack, this Clinton bashing is getting totally out of proportion, she is an intelligent and capable person and I can bet she can effect changes just as good or better than Obama. It appears we are putting too many unrealistic expectations on Obama's shoulders and we will end up disappointed if he is no superman to fill those shoes!
It is wonderful that we Democrats have so many great candidates. I will be behind anyone of them because they all far excel anyone the Republicans offer. But it is critical the democrats win the presidency. In fact we need the presidency for the next 12 to 16 years inorder to fix the mess the Republicans have made and make the necessary changes needed to
put the US on a course back to the respected
strong government that acts as an intelligent
world leader. NOW..MY DILEMMA...WHO DO I VOTE FOR IN THE PRIMARY?? My first choice, Joe Biden, dropped out. I have read everyones web site,and their plans for the specific issues (not much of a difference in their views and plans on the issues)but the next question is who will get things done? This is where I have a problem because I remember Jimmy Carter. I voted for Mr Carter and today regard him as one of the best stateman the US has but during his presidency he disappointed me and many others.He was not able to get things done and he seemed to get eaten up by the opposition. Obama reminds me of President Carter and that worries me. I need to hear and see more substance and less flowery rhetioric that while moving and uplifting does not explain how he will handle the opposition (and there will be mean, cruel selfish opposition that will leave no stone unturned to keep him from the presidency and ,if elected, to keep us in the war, make sure the Health system stays
in the hands of Insurance Co, Pharmacies and Medical professionals without consideration of the people and the countries needs. My fantasy is Hillary for 8 years and then Obama for the next 8 or maybe he should be apponted to the Supreme Court and we could have Biden or Edwards for the next 8...The thing is we have wonderful candidates and any one of them will be far better then what we have had.
The Clintons never play by the rules, and this fact is fast becoming more and more evident out on the campaign trail---most recently in Nevada and now in Florida. To gain a headline, Hillary will be in Florida after the polls close there. Obama is playing by the rules and respects them in full; whereas, Hillary and Bill play by the rules until they don"t like the outcomes"then look out! All the candidates agreed to the rules beforehand as set in place by the national Democratic Party.
As has been said by those who really care about us, this current national campaign is not about former-President Bill Clinton. His so-called statesmanship is even now in question. His wagging, exposed finger exposes his anger and smallness. He"s been like a rabid dog out on Hillary"s trail.
America, don"t be fooled again! This former-Bill Clinton supporter, retired teacher of 35 years, and now avid Obama supporter lost respect for Bill, or "slick Willy," while he was in the White House and looked into the camera, wagged that bent, scrawny, finger and lied to the American people saying "I did not have sex with that woman!" What a liar"then and now. How embarrassed I was as a lifelong Democrat. In sum, the Clintons have been a great help to this nation, for sure, but their leadership style is finally being rejected. Rather than this election being about THEM and how there are owed, Americans of all stripes and ages are rejecting them as part of the problem. We are tired of their egos, their thirst for power, and their win-at-all costs strategies, the fighting and/or their MEAN MACHINE of destruction politics.
To me, a great part of what this election cycle is about is the past versus our future and turning the page with the fresh and inspiring leadership of Barack Obama. Americans are ready to say thanks, but no thanks to the Bush-Clinton dynasties of fear and smear politics. Our hopes are now placed in the hands of Barack Obama.
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