Critical Election?

Welcome to my blog! This is essentially an assignment for my internet marketing class at Sacred Heart University, but concerns the upcoming 2008 presidential election. I'm very interested in politics and am excited to do this blog throughout the semester.

Throughout history, there have been several "critical" elections that change the course of the nation. At the time these elections may not have seemed like a big deal but looking back they have changed the direction the United States was headed in. I'm praying that the 2008 election is critical, I think our nation is in desperate need of some change.

The race has been very exciting so far in the primaries, but, as a democrat, I can honestly say I am sad that Giuliani has dropped out. I'd like to consider myself more socially liberal with moderate views otherwise, and I think Giuliani had set up an interesting profile for himself. The fact that he was a supporter of gay rights and abortion certainly did not sit well with conservative republicans. His campaign seemed promising but, alas, after a third place showing in Florida he has dropped out. Maybe if he had some better campaign strategy he would still be in the race. Who knows? The primary race has identified Clinton and Obama as the Democratic candidates and McCain and Romney as front runners for the Republican party.

(Some info from http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/giuliani was useful in this post. Yay yahoo!)

The 2004 election was nothing critical in my eyes. The weaknesses shown by Kerry simply allowed Bush to continue on his rampage (sorry Bush supporters). Hopefully, we'll be saying bye bye to Mr. Texas and have a nice change, whether it be McCain or Clinton, Obama or Romney.

I'll be updating at least weekly so keep tuned for more about the election :)

Jess