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In reply to the discussion: It could be a landslide for Obama and Democrats [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Instead of the usual bashing of anyone who disagrees with one of Obama's many policies, instead of a post that simply attacks a DUer for stating his or her opinion, you have finally given your reasons for supporting Obama.
That is the approach we need to see.
The Republican freak-show really is turning off voters.
Obama does seem stable and competent in comparison. I wish he had better advisers on the economic front, but I agree with most of the things you point out as strengths of Obama -- except his payroll tax cut does not demonstrate dedication to the concept of Social Security. I think he is weak there.
I wish his health insurance plan could be in full force before the 2012 election. I think people will like it much more than they now expect.
I think that Obama is working with leaders in other countries. Bush made a mess, a huge mess of our foreign policy, but Obama has done positive work in that area. That is where he has his greatest expertise. He has worked well with Hillary Clinton on improving our relationships with countries around the world.
Just think. We aren't at war with the Soviet Union over Georgia. There but for the grace of God would we be had John McCain been elected. Obama has a cool head about foreign policy.