So, there's this primary election

[redbird]

As many of you know, there's a presidential primary on Tuesday in a number of states, including New York. I'm a registered Democrat. Right now, in New York, that means my choices are Clinton and Obama (in this state, you can only vote in the primary of the party you're registered in--I had a teacher in high school who always voted Republican but was a registered Democrat, because the Republicans seldom had primaries).

I was going to vote for Edwards, but he has withdrawn from the race. Neither Clinton nor Obama strikes me as absolutely wonderful (or I would have been supporting that one already). I'm open to suggestions about who I should vote for. Preferably based on policy (voting records and/or consistent statements by the candidates, not "this guy who supports $candidate said X once" or "s/he looks like s/he would do thus-and-such"). Don't bother telling me that other people have endorsed someone--if you're someone I know and like, your endorsement means more to me than that of a Kennedy, or your state legislator, or your favorite newspaper, even if all you have is a hunch.

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[heartbeatfast.livejournal.com]

Clinton. Her health care plan is far superior. Obama's technically leaves out in the region of 15 million people. Also, Clinton has a record full of positive changes, meaning she knows HOW to make the change happen, Obama's record is rather empty and he seems only to be able to talk about the changes he is GOING to make with no great record to back it up. Obama is not so bad really, but I believe he definitely needs more experience..maybe in 8 years he'll be ready.