The older 2008 Election thread appears to have ended a month ago. I'm also surprised nobody cared to comment on the DNCs splitting of FL and MI. Someone made American history last night and I couldn't find a thread about it in the G.Discussion or here; so I figured to startup a chat for our 2 party finalists (and Ralf Nader).

I'd like to hear what you think of the two nominees, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, and who you supported in your state's primary. Instead of simply posting who you like or who you don't like; could you also add what has brought you to your current political status (Left, Right, or Independent), and do you think these two candidates represent what voters truly want?

I may as well begin:

I voted for McCain in New York's Primary because I'm registered [R] and I supported him back in 2000 as well. I side with his positions on immigration, abortion, gay marriage, and health care; but I disagree with his position on education and free trade. I feel Barack Obama offers what nearly 18M voters want or close to what they want (as well as Clinton). I happen to disagree with tax & spend liberals, how they raise status by lowering standards, and their overall left-wing ideologies. I didn't choose to affiliate with [R]; rather it's were I fell into. John McCain represents most of why I live in America, thus he is the candidate I'll support in 2008.

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