Vote for Hillary’s Experience

To the Editors:

  I am writing to point out some significant points that I would like those who support Senator Obama to consider before casting their vote for him as the Democratic nominee.

Having read many of the blogs available on the Internet, there are too many in our own party and beyond that “go off” regarding Hillary’s persona. What we need to do is get past all the hype and look at what’s real. Take a few moments to consider what Hillary is about historically…. She hasn’t been a “power-monger.” If that were the case, the state of New York would not have re-elected her by a 67 percent majority. She has taken care of the people she represents. Hillary needs to be judged on her ability to get the work accomplished; New Yorkers believe she has done that for them.

Hillary has plans for creating more jobs while not just taking care of the earth — the only home we have — but undoing the harm that until very recently, the Bush administration refused/denied/lied about in regards to global warming and green house effects. She has detailed plans to create jobs for “green-collar” workers who will earn a paycheck that will support a family and provide a living and future for their families.

The differences between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are not significant. The fact that we have the first woman and first African American as potential nominees for the presidency of the United States is extremely significant. WE need to take advantage of this situation. I know Barack Obama has really come through much stronger than many thought. I agree that these are tremendous moments in history. I also believe that Oprah’s influence in Obama’s beginnings have had a major influence in how his campaign has steamrolled.      

We have two quality candidates. One does have experience for Day One. This mystical “ready for change” theme that Senator Obama has spoken eloquently about is true…. BUT IT’S NOT ABOUT HILLARY — IT’S BUSH AND HE IS LEAVING. CHANGE IS HAPPENING. Hillary has only been in the Senate for two terms. She isn’t the enemy.

Senator Obama has a gift for speaking and is building his record. Senator Clinton speaks well; is very specific and has a strong, proven record. Both of these history-making candidates can make their mark in the timeline of America’s future, not through a battle, but in cooperation.

Vote Hillary, ready now, and in 4-8 years, vote Barack. This way, we have prepared and ready for Day One, and with the additional time, Barack will have a record, and more experience. With Hillary in office, he’ll have opportunities to play important roles in her administration.

With Hillary’s experience in the governor’s house, in the White House, and the campaigns she has worked in support of her husband, her record in working with bipartisan efforts and without, when making a stand was the right thing to do, and her specific and detailed plans for where our country needs to go and the work we need to do to repair our reputation among the international community. She’s visited and knows these diplomats… Hillary, and ONLY Hillary, has this perspective. Taking this experience and turning it around to make it a negative is awful. Let’s use our human resource wisely. Vote for HILLARY CLINTON, first for the Democratic Nominee and next, as 44th President of the United States.

For every Democrat, this gives us the advantage of having President Hillary Clinton in office, and Senator Barack Obama readying and preparing to be the next Democrat for President. 8 or 16, which sounds better to you?