No Really???

What a surprise; one of the major headlines of today is that Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) has announced that he will not run for president in ‘08. I am shocked. Did anybody actually think he was going to run again? Kerry’s name brings a shiver down my spine, as it does to Democrats everywhere, especially since we actually thought he stood a chance in the last presidential race. Nevertheless, why did so many vote for him, was it desperation or true support? Yes, I voted for him in the ’06 election, but not because I liked him. For me, it was the lesser of two evils—in the great words of Paul Simon, “every way you look at it you lose…” Let’s just say it’s a relief that he isn’t running again in ’08, let him leave room for someone more, shall we say, charismatic?

Can He Do It ???

America has a history of infatuation with their political leaders, from FDR to JFK. While both were sincerely qualified leaders, it was their popularity that carried much of their ideas into practice. During the Depression, America was desperate to repair the system, and the ultimate faith in FDR allowed him to maneuver in favor of the New Deal. Similarly, during the uncertainty of the early 1960’s, Kennedy rose through his popularity to introduce quality reforms. Now, while the haze of Iraq has yet to settle in American politics, the time has come for a new leader to step up. I also agree with the author of Obama’s (Gary) Hart Problem in that he is lacking substance and experience and that is why I believe we (the Democrats) are going to choose Hillary as our presidential candidate for 2008.