Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Interesting Poll vs. what is metioned in the media
I just read a poll done by FOXNEWS (agreeably right wing but extremely similar to results by the LA Times (left wing media)). BOTH show that (Republican)President Bush has only a 30% approval rating while the (Democratic controlled) Congress has only a 17% approval rating. Is it no wonder that McCain is gaining on Obama in all other polls in the last two weeks? Obama needs to quit comparing McCain to Bush because his own Democratic party is lagging 13% points behind Bush. In my opinion, the "Change" that Obama speaks of does not need to come to the Executive Branch as much as it does in the Legislative Branch. I believe that it is far more important to have a higher approval rating in Congress than in the White House. I personally view the White House as more controlling on Foriegn Policy and the Congress on Domestic Policies. Foriegn Powers cannot change our laws only our Congress can do that. But on the other hand, our White House (who basically controls our military) can sure change laws, by force if needed, in foriegn lands (i.e. Iraq, Pakistan, Bosnia, etc.). So, who is more appropriate to lead in Foriegn Policy? If the Democrats had a good experienced leader as their candidate (as opposed to Obama) I might be willing to give them a chance and my vote! But, I think McCain is far more prepared to deal with foriegn leaders over Obama any day. Who is more able to lead on Domestic Policy issues? Let the poll numbers speak for themselves...a Democratic controlled Congress with a 17% approval rating? I think not. "Change" Congress! I just can't stomach the thought of Obama dealing with such important matters as foriegn policy...just can't do it.
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Here's a comment for you, Deric.
I just don't want you to feel like everyone is ignoring your post.
What foreign policy matters concern you that you fear Obama can't handle? Foreign economic policy? McCain admitted that economics was not his strength.
Diplomacy with Korea, Iran, Bolivia, Venezuela, Pakistan? Bush didn't make any progress in any of these troubled areas and I have no idea what McCain intends to really DO about any of them. I am willing to learn what he intends to do. I don't know what Obama would actually DO. He has promised to talk to them, that seems to be a good start. He even said he had no problems making military incursions into Pakistan to go after Al-Qaeda and Bin Laden. I don't yet know if I agree with him, but he did say it. Are you worried that he would pull out of Afghanistan or Iraq to soon?
What do you think Obama can't handle that either Bush did well or that McCain will do better?
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