[Non-US] Who do you want to win the US elections

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

I don't want to sound racists, but I think McCain is only their because:

a) Hilary didn't have a chance

b) To give racists people a vote, so they don't have to have a black person in office.

I am not stating all Americans are racists, but I know there is some people out there that think this way. I want to see Obama win this, because I believe he is the best for this position at this time.

[_bobcat_ Veteran]

Obama. I just read some of his and McCain's official websites. McCain is scary.

[Konstanov]

Whichever one gives tax breaks to those who make over one million a year.

[Echilon]

Arnie would make a great president, but of the choices I'd go for Obama. Partly because he'll be the first black president, partly because I think Clinton's term would be shadowed by the exploits and innuendos of Bill.

[+Tantawi Subscriber²]

Obama.

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

Neither one of them, but anyone other than McCain fries. I can't imagine his VP running as president, she would be a laughing stock, someone less qualified than Obama. Love how her husband is in the alaskan oil business, what's with that and Republican running mates.. hmmm.. :whistle:

[Gary2MBz]

Obviously bomb Iran as his first act and probably nuke Russia as well.

I doubt that will be possible. Russians have war in their blood, they can take on any country if messed with. I haven't a clue on America but lets not go there.

Although I'm from America and 2 years short from voting, I am pro-Obama/Biden. Bush has literally ruined our reputation with the other countries and has ruined the economy as well with the pointless war. I understand it is for their oil, but it is ruining our economy far beyond belief. All the money used to pay for the Country's debt is all gone to that. Don't forget all the lives taken. We here in L.A. have so many cracks and holes in the streets its just crazy. Finally, 8 years is enough for the Republican party.

My 2 cents

[Mathachew Veteran]

Neither one of them, but anyone other than McCain fries. I can't imagine his VP running as president, she would be a laughing stock, someone less qualified than Obama. Love how her husband is in the alaskan oil business, what's with that and Republican running mates.. hmmm.. :whistle:

Actually she has more experience than Obama. Obama's never been in an executive position, and she has been as a mayor (mind you of a small town, but executive power nonetheless) and as governor for 20 months. In the three and a half years Obama has been a senator, he's only been present 140 some odd times, and this doesn't equate to actually voting. Maybe I should become a Senator... do nothing and skip work all the time.

[giga Veteran]

Actually she has more experience than Obama. Obama's never been in an executive position, and she has been as a mayor (mind you of a small town, but executive power nonetheless) and as governor for 20 months. In the three and a half years Obama has been a senator, he's only been present 140 some odd times, and this doesn't equate to actually voting. Maybe I should become a Senator... do nothing and skip work all the time.

The whole experience argument is out the window--stop pushing it. If your opponent is a governor, you accuse him or her of lacking foreign-policy experience. If he or she is a member of Congress, you say this person has never run anything.

Palin's executive experience is nothing to hamper on about. My college president presides over more students than Palin did at Wasilla. (18k vs 5k)

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

Going by the experience argument, Ted Stevens would be the best pick.

[Mathachew Veteran]

The whole experience argument is out the window--stop pushing it. If your opponent is a governor, you accuse him or her of lacking foreign-policy experience. If he or she is a member of Congress, you say this person has never run anything.

Palin's executive experience is nothing to hamper on about. My college president presides over more students than Palin did at Wasilla. (18k vs 5k)

I'm not pushing that argument (I think it's the first time I've mentioned it here). I'm not arguing for or against her experience, rather the lack thereof. Obama's making it an issue by claiming he has more than her, but what he is utterly failing to realize of his childish argument is that Palin is not on the top of the ticket, McCain is. By arguing the experience notion, he's admitting his lack of experience. The whole "heart beat away from being President" vouch is being harped on too much as well. The stage is set, and there are defining issues between the candidates that clearly spell the direction they're going to take us.

[giga Veteran]

I'm not pushing that argument (I think it's the first time I've mentioned it here). I'm not arguing for or against her experience, rather the lack thereof. Obama's making it an issue by claiming he has more than her, but what he is utterly failing to realize of his childish argument is that Palin is not on the top of the ticket, McCain is. By arguing the experience notion, he's admitting his lack of experience. The whole "heart beat away from being President" vouch is being harped on too much as well. The stage is set, and there are defining issues between the candidates that clearly spell the direction they're going to take us.

I'm not sure who is saying what [about their experience] on their own ticket, but experience itself has really no good showing on the virtues of a good presidency. The entire thing should be thrown out for the candidacy of a president/vice president. This has been proved time and time again in the past--GWB, Nixon, Harding.

[Fred Derf Veteran]

Obama climbs to 66% in poll ? of Canadians

Sep 03, 2008 07:14 PM

THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA?A new polls says Canadians are five times more likely to pick Barack Obama than John McCain when asked who they would support if they could vote in the U.S. presidential election.

The Canadian Press Harris/Decima survey released Wednesday indicates that 66 per cent of those polled would select Obama, the Democratic candidate.

On the other hand, the poll suggests that only 13 per cent would vote for McCain, the Republican.

When Harris/Decima last polled Canadians on the U.S. election in May, Obama had the support of 56 per cent of respondents, compared with 15 per cent for McCain.

"The passage of time and awareness of Barack Obama has served to increase his popularity in Canada, while Senator McCain is inspiring few people north of the border," said Bruce Anderson, president of Harris/Decima.

"While some Canadians are unsure whether an Obama win will be good from the standpoint of healthy trade relationships, there is a very broad expectation that a President Obama will create better relationships between the U.S. and the rest of the world."

In the latest poll, 66 per cent of Canadians polled predicted an Obama victory in the November election, compared with 18 per cent who expected McCain to become the next president.

When asked which of them would be a better outcome for Canada's economic interests, more than half replied that it would be Obama, 53 per cent, compared with 20 per cent for McCain.

When asked which of the two candidates would be a better outcome from the standpoint of world affairs, a majority, 65 per cent, answered Obama, compared with 14 per cent who chose McCain.

Across gender lines, Obama polled 68 per cent among women and 63 per cent among men.

There is no age gap in the preferences among Canadians. Among those aged under 35, 65 per cent would choose Obama, compared with 66 per cent of those over 50.

McCain was picked by 14 per cent of Canadians under 35, compared with 13 per cent of those over 50.

The poll's other findings:

- Residents of B.C. (71 per cent), Quebec (70 per cent), and Atlantic Canada (69 per cent) were most supportive of Obama. McCain's support is strongest in Manitoba and Saskatchewan (23 per cent), followed by Alberta (21 per cent).

- Conservative party supporters were the most inclined to vote for McCain. But even among these respondents, Obama would still win by a 55-27 margin. Obama is the overwhelming favourite among Liberals (82 per cent vs. 8 per cent), Green party supporters (80 per cent vs. 10 per cent) and NDP supporters (78 per cent vs. 6 per cent).

Just over 1,000 Canadians were interviewed by phone between Aug. 28 and 31. A sample of this size has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/490179

[C_Guy]

I was thoroughly impressed with Obama's remarks regarding same-sex marriage. His stand is to provide the same rights and privileges as married couples but leave it up to religious institutions if they would actually marry people of the same sex.

The President's job is to ensure that same sex couples have all the rights, freedoms, protections, and privileges as married heterosexual couples. Whether or not it's called a "marriage" is NOT the job of the government - it never really has been. This is exactly what Obama has declared to do.

[.KICK]

At first I wanted Hilary to be nominated to run for Democrats but since Obama won I will want him to be President. Its a shame he didn't pick Hilary as his running mate, would had been a great presidency.

As for McCain, I do not follow his views, his choice of VP was bizarre. Only met her once before he announced her. He obviously didn;t check on her much as all these secrets are coming out such as her 17 year old being pregnant. She does not have the experience either!

So for me, Obama should win the US elections.

[GrimReeper]

For me none of candidates seemed that great but I guess its impossible to have the perfect candidate. Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich had some good plans.

If I had to choose between Obama or McCain it would be without a doubt Obama.

[Sandor]

Neither one of them, but anyone other than McCain fries. I can't imagine his VP running as president, she would be a laughing stock, someone less qualified than Obama. Love how her husband is in the alaskan oil business, what's with that and Republican running mates.. hmmm.. :whistle:

remind me, when was the last time that obama was governor of a state?

[Ambroos]

McCain has to go back to making french fries.

Obama!

[Hawk999]

Ron Paul.

Not possible I know but I would like him to be the next president.