Post by sandy on Jun 11, 2008 18:08:55 GMT -5
The U.S Presidential debate - Will it affect Australia?
With the concession of defeat by democratic candidate Hilary Clinton, and the confirmation of candidacy by Illinois’s Barack Obama – The U.S presidential race is now on.
The key players are Democratic Senator Obama and Republican Senator John McCain. McCain serves as a great source of experience in military respects, being a veteran of Vietnam – And winning a purple heart.
Some think McCain’s experience in conflict will be greatly beneficial to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the wider War On Terror.
Obama, on the other hand, is viewed by many as a beacon of hope to bring the U.S nation out of a dark, war-torn era. His policy on health reform, child education, and an attitude that the war on Iraq needs to end as soon as possible, has given a viable alternative to those who oppose it.
Aside with these policies, Obama has a unifying approach to the long running feud between the Democratic and Republican parties.
America has a strong relationship with Australia, in terms of trade, military and international relations. A number of reasons why the presidential race is important for Australians to observe.
What do you think about the current U.S presidential candidates? If you were a naturalized U.S citizen, who would you be voting for? Or do you think the U.S Presidential race has little to effect on Australians or Australia?
I have heard McCain and Obama speak. McCain has my respect. Obama seemed to promise everything, including being fiscal conservative. I remember Rudd making similar claims and promises. For the sake of the US peoples, and the world peoples who rely on good leadership of the US, I hope McCain wins.
With the concession of defeat by democratic candidate Hilary Clinton, and the confirmation of candidacy by Illinois’s Barack Obama – The U.S presidential race is now on.
The key players are Democratic Senator Obama and Republican Senator John McCain. McCain serves as a great source of experience in military respects, being a veteran of Vietnam – And winning a purple heart.
Some think McCain’s experience in conflict will be greatly beneficial to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the wider War On Terror.
Obama, on the other hand, is viewed by many as a beacon of hope to bring the U.S nation out of a dark, war-torn era. His policy on health reform, child education, and an attitude that the war on Iraq needs to end as soon as possible, has given a viable alternative to those who oppose it.
Aside with these policies, Obama has a unifying approach to the long running feud between the Democratic and Republican parties.
America has a strong relationship with Australia, in terms of trade, military and international relations. A number of reasons why the presidential race is important for Australians to observe.
What do you think about the current U.S presidential candidates? If you were a naturalized U.S citizen, who would you be voting for? Or do you think the U.S Presidential race has little to effect on Australians or Australia?
I have heard McCain and Obama speak. McCain has my respect. Obama seemed to promise everything, including being fiscal conservative. I remember Rudd making similar claims and promises. For the sake of the US peoples, and the world peoples who rely on good leadership of the US, I hope McCain wins.