Obama wins South Carolina by a landslide, next President of the USA
By petebaja
@petebaja (516)
Mexico
January 26, 2008 8:11pm CST
Sen. Obama demolished Sen. Clinton in today's South Carolina primaries. It's obvious that he is garnering support from the young voters who are coming out in droves for the first time. The Obama effect is exciting college students and 20 something Americans who normally would not take part in this civic process. Aside from his base of african-american voters, he is attracting moderate democrats and independents.
What is more amazing is this grass roots movement was initiated by a talk show host and has created a life and abundant energy on its own.
Not since the Reagan revolution of the 80's have we seen such excitement in the electoral process. I remember as a teenager, Reagan inspired me to get involved in the country's political process. I'm not saying that the direction Obama is leaning to is Reaganesque. What I'm saying is that he has the ability to get the grass roots excited. He has the ability, just like Reagan, to get the vote out.
During tight elections, as you may know, getting the vote out is the difference between being in the White House or selling memoirs.
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@Adoniah (7512)
• United States
27 Jan 08
Do you think that Obama will be a big help to Mexico if he wins the presidency? Will he take down the fence and open the US up to more Mexican immigration?
Do you think he will change the trade agreements between Mexico and the US?
@petebaja (516)
• Mexico
27 Jan 08
I really can't determine Obama's stance toward Mexico. He is a little bit more liberal when it comes to immigration, but, I don't think he is going to tear down any fences. It would be a political debacle for him to do so. He may believe in noble ideas about immigration, but taking down that fence will present him with a nightmare that he's not willing to deal with.
As far as NAFTA and other agreements, I'm certain he will follow through with all prior arrangements. He may not agree with all the elements of it, however, he is obliged by international law to uphold agreements signed by prior administrations. It also is customary for heads of state to uphold compacts by their predecessors. This gives the U.S. credibility when we negotiate with foreign governments.
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
27 Jan 08
I am always envious of those in other countries that actually take the time to study the political situation in this country. It seems we come to points in our politcal lives where so much is wrong that people just can't see their way out. They only read the headlines and really don't follow the histories...they sometimes vote without ever knowing the voting record of the candidate they chose to follow..Yet they are the first to complain when things go awry...I am ashamed of our government and it's underhanded ways..whether left, right, liberal, conservative, or unlabeled...we have dug a deep hole and I still see us using a teaspoon to fill it back in...we'd rather attack each other than put that energy into actions that could improve the situation....
I pride myself on reading up on my candidates and not voting party lines totally...I try to find people to back that are not the best of the worst but rather that may lead our country to a better place...From the top to the bottom our system needs work...but we are the workers that need to study up on what our candidates can/will do/have or haven't done...we need to know them...we need to hold them accountable...and they need to have loyalty and compassion for the people of the world...it is a bitter stew we have brewed...and I fear we will be tasting it for years to come!!!
@dutchess67 (917)
• United States
27 Jan 08
Winning ONE primary doesn't make him the next president. You seem to forget that Clinton has absolutely been SMOKING him until this last one. I hope to whatever powers that be that Obama never sees the inside of the White House. We're up the creek without a paddle if he does.
@petebaja (516)
• Mexico
27 Jan 08
It's a long nomination process, we can't crown Obama the designated one yet. However, you've got to agree, he's an underdog who's going toe to toe against a former first lady, Senator from New York and wife of one of the most popular democratic presidents we've had since JFK.
Obama is a junior senator from Illinois. He has little experience in national politics. He doesn't have a household name like Hillary. He doesn't have a former president as a campaign partner. He doesn't have 16 years of Washington lobbying connections. The odds are truly against him.
Yet, he has beaten Clinton in some key races and trailed her closely in second place in other races.He shouldn't be anywhere close to Hillary.
You may not like Obama, but, the grass roots movement he's inspired may be a bigger tidal wave than we have seen in recent history.
@jormins (1223)
• United States
27 Jan 08
This was a huge victory for Barack as we roll into Super Tuesday, plus I think this puts an end to the Clinton's manipulating dirty politics that they began in New Hampshire.
Tomorrow Caroline Kennedy is endorsing Obama saying Obama is inspirational like her father was. I myself have never voted in my life and love Obama and his message. I think the Republicans have to be pretty scared of Obama, he had as many votes in SC as there were total democratic voters 4 years ago. He's bringing everyone to the polls that the politicians say is impossible.
I think we are witnessing history in action as we watch Obama go from state to state.
@petebaja (516)
• Mexico
28 Jan 08
You're right! The Clinton camp is very good at smear tactics and negative campaigning. I'm glad to hear that the Kennedys endorsed Obama instead of Hillary. That's a big blow to the New York senator's campaign.
I agree with your point that Obama is bringing out a lot of new voters. That may be very important come November.
