Voted for Clinton once; don't know that I can vote for Clinton next time

The first time that Bill Clinton ran for president, I voted for Ross Perot. I thought then (and still do today) that it was critical to have someone in the White House who would take fiscal responsibility seriously, and I saw Perot as being far more direct with his discussion of the economy. As it turns out, Clinton won the election, and I did vote for him the second time around. There were many good things about him; integrity wasn't one of them. Of course, the current president makes Bill Clinton look like an altar boy.

There has been a lot of speculation that Senator Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2008. But I no longer think I can support her. I'd been feeling more and more over the past weeks that her statements are far too political - trying to appeal to all sides. I like the idea of a woman president - or a 'minority' president - I pretty much just like the idea of moving beyond the notion that the president has to be some white guy. But I'm caring for Hillary less and less as time goes on. And then today I read this article by Molly Ivans. I don't agree completely with everything that Ivans writes ...but pretty darn close :)

Comments

[madmarine]

"I like the idea of a woman president - or a 'minority' president" How about Condi? That would satisfy your basic requirement for President. :)

Mad

[Joe Litton]

Condi Rice is a very intelligent woman (I believe she is far more intelligent than Mr Bush). There are many very intelligent people who would make terrible presidents. You know as well as I that there is no way I would vote for Condi or just about anyone from the current administration. I know that you are skilled at requirements gathering. 'Not a white guy' falls into the realm of 'nice to have', not at all a requirement.

[madmarine]

Sheesh, Joe. Ya gotta lighten up. I was yanking your chain.

Affectionately,Mad