I've been hemming and hawing about the candidates for a while now, but in the end, my choice hasn't really changed. I remember my mom asking me who I'd vote for about a year ago, and I'd said that if I had to choose, I'd opt for Hillary on the Democratic side and McCain on the Republican side. The New York Times recently recommended these two candidates as well, and they've vocalized better than I could why Hillary and McCain are our best options.
The choice on the Republican side is extremely simple for me: McCain is the only one who seems willing to bridge the chasm between the Republicans and the Democrats, with a proven track record for building consensus, and lord knows we need that now more than ever. I've been tempted by Huckabee because he's been running such an amicable and friendly campaign, but I really don't think someone who references his religion every chance he gets will be able to keep the church and state separate.
As for the Democrats, it's a tough call, but in the end I buy into Hillary's experience shpiel. After all, when you're looking for a doctor or a lawyer, do you go for the young guy just out of school? Or do you go for the most experienced one you can find? A few random observations:
- I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly the race on the Democratic side has been, at least until a couple weeks ago.
- Even more surprised that Obama has been complaining about Bill Clinton campaigning on behalf of his wife. Really? Is he seriously saying that his team didn't think this was going to happen? I think it's just childish jealousy on his part. If he could have a former president campaigning on his behalf, I don't think he'd say no either. I mean, Bill's basically a very famous volunteer...
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