I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older or more mature that my interests have shifted, but I'm finding the current presidential hopeful politics quite intriguing. I have been somewhat interested in political issues in the past, but it was never to the degree it seems to be for me now. I think it may be due to the fact that when I was younger, I didn't really think much about how politics can impact our daily lives. Now, however, I can definitely see the significant impact of such issues as health care reform, immigration, war/homeland security, abortion, budget/the economy, and the environment to name just a few. It can be pretty overwhelming, for the candidates themselves to us as their constituents! It almost makes me wonder if my friend Rajiv (who is OBSESSED with all this, hahaha) has the right idea...following all the different primaries, debates, poll results, consistency of what the candidates say (and don't say) regarding their position on any given topic. Then again, I seem to be getting alot of informative feedback from Rajiv, so maybe I just need to get my updates from him. Just kidding. :)
There are so many important political issues to address and work on changing. Where to start?!?! And what is most important to each individual constituent as far as what candidate they will ultimately vote for? This can be the tricky, complex part of the decision process.
Last night I was watching some updates on the Michigan primary on PBS to keep abreast of what has been most currently going on. Up to this point, I have felt a strong pull towards Obama and McCain. I'm still undecided, but based on what I know thus far, they are my top choices. What I'm trying to figure out is the particular issues I feel are most relevant for me to make that deciding factor. For example, the issues I associate with McCain so far are related to war, immigration, his extensive political and military experience, and his generally moderate stance on issues. While I tend to be more Moderate/Independent, I think I am more of a Democrat on certain social issues (like abortion, health care,etc), which makes me lean towards Obama.
This is hard. How does one choose??!! Sigh. Ask me again in another 10 months....
There are so many important political issues to address and work on changing. Where to start?!?! And what is most important to each individual constituent as far as what candidate they will ultimately vote for? This can be the tricky, complex part of the decision process.
Last night I was watching some updates on the Michigan primary on PBS to keep abreast of what has been most currently going on. Up to this point, I have felt a strong pull towards Obama and McCain. I'm still undecided, but based on what I know thus far, they are my top choices. What I'm trying to figure out is the particular issues I feel are most relevant for me to make that deciding factor. For example, the issues I associate with McCain so far are related to war, immigration, his extensive political and military experience, and his generally moderate stance on issues. While I tend to be more Moderate/Independent, I think I am more of a Democrat on certain social issues (like abortion, health care,etc), which makes me lean towards Obama.
This is hard. How does one choose??!! Sigh. Ask me again in another 10 months....
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