Primary Choices

Opinion Editorial Primary Choices: Hillary Clinton written by the NY Times editorial board.


The New York Times editorial board supports Clinton as the nominee for the election and is made very clear in this opinion article. While some points they make in this article are valid they can all be argued. The stance of the two Democratic candidates on many current issues does not really differ according to this article. I have to agree with this but I strongly disagree that Obama has not backed up and shown proof of the change he promises. When concerning the issue of the Iraq war both candidates oppose it and in this article the editorial board expresses that Obama isn’t aware of the consequences of pulling out of this war. That Clinton, having the experience, is well aware and therefore will make a better commander in chief. I don’t think this experience she has is all that much of a difference and don’t think it will make a difference. After listening to debates I feel that Obama has shown and proven he can provide for our country and is well aware of what consequences we will face after pulling out of Iraq. I feel Obama is just as qualified as Clinton to run the country and make the change we need, even the change that the unforeseen problems will cause.
I don’t feel that our nation and other nations are able to grasp the concept of having a female or black male president but I do in the back of my mind feel that it will be much easier for Obama to get the support and help that will be needed being a male. I just don’t think anyone is ready for a female to run the country and don’t think other leaders are ready to cooperate with a female authoritative figure. However this is not to be mistaken that a female cannot do it, because I am a female and feel that she can I just don’t think people are ready for that and therefore Obama is more qualified in that sense in my opinion.