United States Presidential Election 2008 - Official Discussion Thread

As we are less than 100 days until Election Day, November 4th, I thought it prudent to have an official discussion thread and poll for the Presidential election. This thread can be used for all discussion of policy and politics between the nominees of the two major parties and the several third parties.

Uh, have at it.

I'm not a huge fan of the republican party...but I would vote McCain...there's something about Obama that makes me thinks he's a lying little torag who would sell his grandmother for votes...(possibly the fact that he stood for public office)

If the fact that he's held public office makes him seem like someone who would sell his grandmother upriver, how do you not think the same thing about McCain?

Originally posted by Strangelove
If the fact that he's held public office makes him seem like someone who would sell his grandmother upriver, how do you not think the same thing about McCain?

I don't think he's got a grandmother to sell. 😆

However, seriously there is something about Obama's message that makes me think "I've heard this before..." (and it wasnt from JFK)

I probably wouldn't vote.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
I don't think he's got a grandmother to sell. 😆

However, seriously there is something about Obama's message that makes me think "I've heard this before..." (and it wasnt from JFK)

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I probably wouldn't vote.

Would that be the same in a British election?

Voting for Obama.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Would that be the same in a British election?

No.

I'm voting for Obama as well.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
No.

Brown, Cameron or Clegg?

Or one of...the others!

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Brown, Cameron or Clegg?

Or one of...the others!

Probably Clegg.

Although, even though I've lost an awful lot of faith in Labour, I'd still vote for Brown over Cameron. Who's your choice?

I'm taking myself out of this equation for failure... I am choosing to vote for neither of them.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Probably Clegg.

Although, even though I've lost an awful lot of faith in Labour, I'd still vote for Brown over Cameron. Who's your choice?

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Probably Clegg.

Although, even though I've lost an awful lot of faith in Labour, I'd still vote for Brown over Cameron. Who's your choice?

I am unsure as of yet...if I was in the consituency I am in just now, I would vote for the local MP (a Lib Dem) as hes a nice man. However, if i moved I would likely vote Labour...or maybe even SNP...I really am undecided on that issue...

Ofcourse, I think its fitting considering how Cameron really would like to be seen as the Obama of Britain...although, where Obama is concerned about having a running mate who is already an established political force (Hilary) for fear of ruining his change message, Cameron doesn't seem to think his Cabinet of which half went to the same public school and whos families have been in politics for generations will tarnish his at all.

Originally posted by Strangelove
what are the virtues of voting Liberal Democrat? I mean, coming from a two-party system like I do, I don't understand how it helps.

Originally posted by Strangelove
what are the virtues of voting Liberal Democrat? I mean, coming from a two-party system like I do, I don't understand how it helps.

I suppose just under the hope that people will eventually come round to the way of thinking. The Lib Dems votes are on the rise though, it could be a very real possibility that they'll get more votes than Labour.

Other than that, it's usually a lot more worth while to vote for them in the locals and one of the other two in the general, I suppose. Though, I haven't even had a chance to vote yet.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I suppose just under the hope that people will eventually come round to the way of thinking. The Lib Dems votes are on the rise though, it could be a very real possibility that they'll get more votes than Labour.

Other than that, it's usually a lot more worth while to vote for them in the locals and one of the other two in the general, I suppose. Though, I haven't even had a chance to vote yet.

EDIT: Although upon further reading I guess the functional governing majority is only 59 seats, with coalitions.

I'll go for Barack Obama..I think he is capable of that position. If ever, he is the first black american president. but VOTE wisely!!!😉

I wouldn't vote for either. I know, I prefer Obama, but he's not as good as some of the others who ran. To be honest, what differences do Obama and McCain have from Kerry and Bush? I'd've voted for Kerry because he didn't have as much chance of winning as Obama does. Kerry was the rich massachusettes liberal, and Obama's the cool black guy.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Probably Clegg.

Although, even though I've lost an awful lot of faith in Labour, I'd still vote for Brown over Cameron. Who's your choice?

Originally posted by Strangelove
I hear a lot about how Labour is in trouble for the next election, but I don't really understand how - it has 157 seats more than the Conservatives, how are they in danger?

EDIT: Although upon further reading I guess the functional governing majority is only 59 seats, with coalitions.

It can be very treacherous- especially when many of Labour's seats are swing-seats and very likely to change hands at the next election.