Dustin K asked: Ex.
I support Obama because..
I want a president who can make us proud as Americans. How great would it be after 7 and ½ years to have an articulate leader, an eloquent speaker, one who is not only willing to talk, but to listen? I believe Obama will be that kind of president. Plus, he has a sense of humor. He has two young daughters and a working wife. He’s smart. And let’s not forget the magic. Nothing wrong with having the ability to connect with people around the world –young, old, and in-between.
In some ways an election is like life – a lot of muck comes your way. It’s hard sometimes to slog through it. It’s exhausting. It can be scary. You can feel like you’re drowning in it. You’ve got to work hard to pull yourself up and out of it, then to rise above it. We need a leader who can help us do that. That’s why I’m supporting Barack Obama.
All I ask is that you make an informed decision. It’s about the issues. It’s about health care, the economy, education, the environment, a woman’s right to choose, equal pay for equal work — it’s about who will be appointed to the Supreme Court, and it’s about never rushing into war again - not without all the facts, not without trying everything we can to prevent war first. This election is too important for all of us to decide in any other way.
Economy… the number 1 issue!
* Can’t do anything at home with $12 billion a month on Iraq. (Feb 2008)
* Protect consumers with Credit Card Bill of Rights. (Feb 2008)
* More accountability in subprime mortgages. (Feb 2008)
* Bush stimulus plan leaves out seniors & unemployed. (Jan 2008)
* Voted against limiting credit to 30%, because 30% too high. (Jan 2008)
* Account for every single dollar for new proposed programs. (Jan 2008)
* Help the homeowners actually living in their homes. (Jan 2008)
* Bankruptcy bill pushed by banks &. (Jan 2008)
* Lack of an energy policy is a financial burden. (Jan 2008)
* Bush & GOP dug budget hole; need years to dig out. (Dec 2007)
* Save $150 billion in tax cuts for people who don’t need them. (Dec 2007)
* Take China “to the mat” about currency manipulation. (Dec 2007)
* Rejects free market vision of government. (Oct 2007)
* Regulate financial instruments to protect home mortgages. (Aug 2007)
* Government regulation needed for when markets fail. (Aug 2007)
* Return to PayGo: compensate for all new spending. (Oct 2006)
* Bush’s economic policies are not working. (May 2004)
* Supports federal programs to protect rural economy. (May 2004)
* Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs’ effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
* Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)
* Require full disclosure about subprime mortgages. (Dec 2007)
* Reform mortgage rules to prevent foreclosure & bankruptcy. (Feb 2008)
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