239. Taking a Moment to Look at Senator John McCain

There's a lot of information out there. We know he's the Republican nominee for U.S. President. So here's very small bit. (And please don't snipe, I'll be looking for more to get a fuller picture.)





Republicans endorsed McCain because he is a Republican, not an independent or "maverick." If you're a Republican who liked George W. Bush's policies, McCain is a good choice for you. If you're anyone else, you might want to take this Challenge-Bush or McCain?

186. Select a Candidate (for US President)

Click on the post title to go to a quick quiz about your political views and which candidate you match up with. (Or click here .)

Hillary Clinton got first billing for me,

with Obama a fairly close 2nd--but he tied with Gravel? whom I'd never heard of. (Okay, I confess, I'm not much of a political junkie.)

Interesting questions. As always, the choices are limited.

181. Presidential Politics

I'm glad Hilary Clinton won in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. I like Barak Obama, but I like Hilary better. I think Obama is just as much an old-school politician as any of them, despite his youth. I like his oratory, and his personal success, and his ability to motivate young adults to get out and vote, but I have more confidence in Hilary's ability to judge issues and made important decisions. Hilary is smart, hard-working, capable, experienced, and I like her stand on issues.

So, either way--Clinton or Obama, I think the Democractic party stands a chance of doing a better job in the president's office than the Republicans. But hey, those New Hampshire voters did good on the Republican side, too--McCain isn't all bad. He's definitely got the personal grit to lead.

So now--here's a nifty contest for those who like to make movies or who just enjoy parody: NHPR parody video contest.