Sure, politics might be boring, but with all the history that could be made in the 2008 presidential elections, it’s time to pay a little more attention to who could possibly be the next President of the United States.
We need someone strong, someone who can clean up the mess of current President George W. Bush, and someone who can lead this country back to what our forefathers intended this nation to be.
Currently, there are eight democratic candidates who are planning to run.
These are my top four:
Barack Obama
On Feb. 10, 2007, Obama announced to the United States that he would run for president.
If he wins the presidency, it will make him the first African-American President in the history of the U.S.A.
He is currently the senator of Illinois and has grown a large following. He speaks with wisdom, and though he may appear to be inexperienced, I could see this guy changing things for the American people.
His speeches are strong, and there’s a sign of hope in his voice that reminds me of the speeches of John F. Kennedy. He’s fresh and comes from a diverse background, living in the Middle East for part of his childhood.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her candidacy on Jan. 20, 2007 forming an exploratory committee with a post on her website.
Clinton is currently New York’s Senator. If she wins presidency, it will make her the first woman to take the presidency of the United States.
Some people say that she is more liberal then her husband, former president Bill Clinton. That is kind of exciting, and she currently leads in popularity.
She speaks like Martha Stewart did on her television show: soft, caring, and kind of fake. I’d watch out for this one, though: She’s got the experience, but it’s not normal for politicians to come off so sweet and caring.
John Edwards
The former U.S. Senator of North Carolina, after losing his candidacy for Vice President in 2004, continued to raise money for the 2008 elections and formally announced his candidacy on Dec. 26, 2006. He’s obviously an all-around nice guy who refused to attack his opponents in the last election.
However, his positive attitude didn’t get him very far and might not get him very far in upcoming elections. Maybe the saying, ‘Nice guys finish last’ is true in this case.
Bill Richardson
Don’t let his name fool you: This guy is a Hispanic American, and, if he wins the presidency, it will be another first in U.S. history. He currently is the Governor of New Mexico and is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Secretary of Energy, and U.S. Representative.
Though his candidacy is a little wavering, in the race, one minute out and back the next, he’s experienced and has been around the block. But I’m guessing he’d be great serving as Vice President.