<p>Hey guys, as I'm waiting for the primaries to wrap up today, I'm just wondering what the youth's attraction to Barack Obama is? I read that about 67% of his votes are from young voters, so I just want to see your opinions on him. I personally don't see his appeal mainly due to his lack of experience. I also tend to believe that a lot of people are just on the bandwagon for him. Anyway, prove me if I'm wrong but there's no need for insults or anything. I'd like to have a civilized discussion please lol.</p>
<p>He is fresh and not an established candidate. Young voters want change, not somebody who's been in politics for 50+ years.</p>
<p>People take Obama as the presidential candidate that represents our generation. Unfortunately the only thing really being thrown around is the word change. I do believe that a certain level of bandwagon exists.</p>
<p>I support him. I'm generally a liberal Republican kinda like the California governor, but in this election, I'd go democrat(if I could vote that is). Well, I don't think experience is necessary a good factor for a president these days, this only might mean someone had too much time to become comfortable with power and the benefits it brings. I believe that it's time for someone new and fresh.</p>
<p>I think everyone wants change at this point in time, myself included. However, I have not seen any decent proposal of his that supports HOW he will change America effectively.</p>
<p>I also think the media is extremely biased towards Obama which tends to tick me off only because I think that in order for young voters to get the gist of politics and fundamental understanding, pros and cons have to be presented about EACH candidate, not logging onto cnn.com and only seeing positive press for Obama.</p>
<p>^^ But you haven't from the others either. Young voters tend to be more distru****l of people who have been in government for a long time. It's kind of like our parents' and grandparents' fascination with JFK.</p>
<p>Omg... it's bleeping out distru****l's s-t-f-u.</p>
<p>Perhaps it is more of a repelling from Hillary than an attraction to Obama.</p>
<p>^^ what's so bad about Hillary? Not asking defensively, but I really want to see people's opinions</p>
<p>A lot of people are saying that if Hillary doesn't win, then McCain will most likely be the next president. Even if Obama wins for the democrats, there are so many people who are not willing to accept him for president, and all the voters in the middle between the democrats and the republicans will vote republican. Also, although I like the idea of change, and Obama seems like such a great guy to have for president, he hasn't really had any suggested ways to go about it.</p>
<p>I personally support Obama, and I hate it when
1) People say he has no policies or "real" stances, when he has a ton of them, out there, published. Maybe you have to do some work to look them up, but don't make claims without doing research first.
2) People say he has less experience than Hillary, while he has eleven years elected experience to her nine. Even if you do consider the time Bill was in office (during which she did not even have security clearence--she wasn't <em>that</em> big a part of his administration) for say 1/2 the time it actually was, she an Obama still have the same experience.</p>
<p>I really hate it when people just jump on the Obama "bandwagon." Give me a Clinton or McCain supporter who can articulate actual reasons why they like them and I will respect them lot more that a clueless Obama supporter. I personally think Obama is the kind of quick-thinking, charismatic leader America needs to restore our standing in the world. I also agree with most of his stated policies.</p>
<p>ETA a response to the post above mine. Actually, in many national polls (5 out of eight on this site RealClearPolitics</a> - Election 2008 - General Election: McCain vs. Obama) Obama beats McCain in the general election. Also, Obama can pull in more varied voters, even independents and <em>gasp</em> republicans (see Eisenhower's granddaughter). And some are even saying that Obama could pull the Catholic vote over McCain (Barack</a> Obama is a natural for the Catholic vote. - By Douglas W. Kmiec - Slate Magazine%5DBarack">http://www.slate.com/id/2184378/)).</p>
<p>Sorry if I offend anyone, for whatever reason. Politics is my passion, and I get...carried away sometimes.</p>
<p>I have little to no knowledge when it comes to both the candidates' stances, so when I look at them both as a person, Obama is a good-looking, eloquent, charismatic fresh man, while Clinton seems dull and mundane. It's the whole "cult of personality" and I think that's why a lot of young voters are attracted to him, while older people tend to look past it and to the candidate's political views.</p>
<p>hmmm...people want change? to what? a socialist?</p>
<p>ill steer clear of "change" if it means the U.S will make Canada look like a capitalist nation.....</p>
<p>I, as well with Mike1234, agree that if Obama runs McCain will beat him. Deep down I also think that even if Hillary runs, McCain will beat her. It's kind of disheartening because I do believe that we need a change of political party in the White House yet I don't think it's going to come. But that's a little off topic lol.</p>
<p>To answer Shortiegirl9, I support Hillary because of her educational views regarding the price of college and support for people of middle class who still cannot find means to pay for such an expensive education. I'm not saying that Obama doesn't have the same goals, just listing a reason of why I support her.</p>
<p>Eyebeg2differ, my post wasn't directed toward you, or anyone in particular really. That's just the way I see it.
May I ask why you think McCain could/will beat anyone? Just curious.</p>
<p>I prefer Hillary for a lot of reasons, but mostly because I think that Obama would be a spineless leader. He talks big game, but I think that a lot of his appeal is pure rhetoric. Plus, the obvious gushing from the media (and from everyone in my school) is so disgusting. Obama can do no wrong, and considering a lot of his supporters are on the younger side, it's no surprise that The Daily Show absolutely lambasted Hillary while she was on the show. Eugh.</p>
<p>I hope against hope that Hillary's the nominee. I don't want to have to vote for McCain in my first election.</p>
<p>As the editing button on my post seems to be missing, I will have to repost, sorry. In addition to my above question, I was also wondering because of zamzam's post, why do people seem to dislike Obama so much because he is "favored" so highly by people? Clinton was the presumed candidate for a really long time, and I don't remember (but correct me if I'm wrong) Obama supporters getting mad about that. Also, zamzam or anyone else who wants to answer, why would Obama be spineless? Again, not trying to attack anyone or anything, just trying to see other points of view. I think Hillary is a great person, and would be a great president, too.</p>
<p>i personally think he's madd hott n' sexxy; looks wise. :D</p>
<p>i haven't seen a more [attractive] US president since...ever.... maybe woodrow wilson.</p>
<p>Oh gosh, when I saw the title of this thread I thought that it actually meant that somebody was attracted to Obama, or wanted to know whether he was attractive. Ex: "Hey everyone, I think Obama is so hot". Haha!</p>
<p>Obama is seen to be progressive, and I think the younger generation (which I am part of) is sick of seeing the older folk screw up our future, to put it gently. For example, I am so angry that we are left with such a large debt. (Thank you, Bush.) </p>
<p>I personally believe that Clinton would be a better president than Obama, but she would not be able to beat McCain. The country is not ready for a woman president. Therefore, I support Obama, because I would rather not have McCain be the one leading our country into "finishing" the Iraq war. (Since when can you just "finish" a war, anyway?)</p>
<p>Edit: ^^Oh baby, Woodrow Wilson was a stud. So was Teddy Roosevelt.</p>
<p>Haha, they bleep ****? That's hilarious.</p>
<p>No way will McCain be able to beat Obama. There's a chance the evangelicals won't even follow him, and that's a huge part of the Republican base; Obama also attracts many more independent voters than Hillary ever could, and probably more than McCain. Add that to the stigma around the Republican party after the Iraq war and in the midst of a recession and the Democrats are almost guaranteed the election if Obama is nominated.</p>