Electoral Politics

With the upcoming election, electoral politics have been at the forefront of American society and media. Personally, I am not really up on "the issues". I mean, I know about the war in Iraq and that the economy is suffering, but other than that, I'm pretty clueless. I actually don't mind though. I know it makes me seem culturally inept, but I'm not old enough to vote yet. When I turn 18, I will pay more attention to what's going on, but for now, I'm fine living in an "ignorance is bliss" sort of world.

But if asked about the race, candidates, and historical significance, I could give an opinion.

Personally, I'm in favor of Hillary. I really don't know her stance, making me more politically inadequate, but I'm all for a woman president. I don't think that Obama would be a bad choice for president either, because he seems to have strong opinions and good ideas for improving American society. I know that Hillary proposed the idea of the losing democrat to run as Vice President with the winner, and I think that that is a very good idea but unfortunately Obama declined. I think that would have been a smart way to go because everybody wins.

I really know absolutely nothing about John McCain, besides that he's old and Republican. But I don't think he really has a chance of winning the race, only because of all the hubbub around Hillary and Obama.

As far as issues of sexism and racism, neither of these issues will end if Hillary or Obama become president. If there's someone out there who thinks voting for Hillary will end sexism or voting for Obama will end racism, then they are even more socially ignorant than I am.

Also, I feel that this election is very historically significant. This is the first time in American history that a man of African descent and a woman competing for the Democratic spot on the ballot. Many think that the number of voters will increase in this election, but whether it's due to the historical importance or not is questionable. Our nation is in trouble currently, so I think that people will vote because they want to see a change and want someone who will fix the problems that our country is facing, whether the fact that it's a woman and an African American man running has any effect on that or not is uncertain.