tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post8694822620044348862..comments2023-10-02T04:16:11.219-05:00Comments on never been here before: Observations on the Iowa Caucusesstephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14760765831975016535noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post-83559597106276899902008-01-06T17:35:00.000-06:002008-01-06T17:35:00.000-06:00B - I agree, this will be one of the most interest...B - I agree, this will be one of the most interesting elections I've seen. (And I hope you like the book. It's blowing my mind right now) <BR/><BR/>Shane - I agree that Obama seems authentic. Will that make me vote for him? Not yet, but I'm not counting it out either. The unifying "thesis" of his makes me root him, but I wonder about it being just political talk and nothing more.<BR/><BR/>As far as Huckabee goes, I do see him as being the kind of president who does have the potential to be the kind that bucks popularity and does the right thing. But is he all that different than our current president? It doesn't seem so (not to my knowledge of him as a candidate anyway) so I'm not sure they really voted for "change". One major issue with which I disagree with him is his stance on health care. He doesn't believe in universal health care (neither do I) but I do believe in federal <I>regulation</I> of health care. No one should be denied health care, nor should the costs be what they are. If Huckabee's going to sway me to his side, he's got to change in that area. That is an issue of great importance to me.<BR/><BR/>That said, whoever wrote the issues portion of his website needs a raise. They did an outstanding job.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760765831975016535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post-38228563478060364612008-01-05T15:32:00.000-06:002008-01-05T15:32:00.000-06:00Hey.. watch that about New Yorkers.. I used to be ...Hey.. watch that about New Yorkers.. I used to be one :)<BR/><BR/>Although I do agree that we don't need Bloomberg, Giuliani or Clinton.. who is not a real New Yorker!kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post-88507403072115508562008-01-05T12:53:00.000-06:002008-01-05T12:53:00.000-06:00I think Huckabee is qualified. I like the fact it...I think Huckabee is qualified. I like the fact it will not be status quo with him and that he is willing to make decisions that may not be the most conventional or "politically wise" thing to do when he sees it as the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>I like the fact that he is taking on the GOP leadership which should have realized after 2006 some major changes needed to take place.<BR/><BR/>While I'm not a Democrat I have to say I really like Barack Obama. He seems authentic. He seems to be a man of character, and I like his unifying things. I have to hold my nose at his positions though.<BR/><BR/>Iowa certainly voted for change on Thursday night.<BR/><BR/>Kanas Bob - I hope that Bloomberg does not throw his hat in. The last thing we need is another New Yorker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post-83373625230784230072008-01-04T18:31:00.000-06:002008-01-04T18:31:00.000-06:00If you think Romney is wealthy just wait until Blo...If you think Romney is wealthy just wait until Bloomberg throws his hat into the race as an Indepenent :(<BR/><BR/>I think these (major) candidates have the potential to bring change to our nation:<BR/><BR/>1) Obama: hands down winner in this category.. youthful and energetic.. people are bantering his name with RFK.<BR/><BR/>2) Edwards: he has been hammering the DC insiders on special interest lobbyists for months.<BR/><BR/>3) Huckabee: he is not a DC insider and his support of the Fair Tax could bring a lot of change.. I am doubtful that he could make it happen though :(<BR/><BR/>4) Romney: he is not a DC insider and could bring change.. of course I said that about Bush in 2000 :(kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17391211.post-72298730811317802602008-01-04T17:29:00.000-06:002008-01-04T17:29:00.000-06:00LOL at the John Edwards/KB comment, I thought that...LOL at the John Edwards/KB comment, I thought that was a clever post Bob did.<BR/><BR/>I find myself feeling the same way about Huckabee....I like him, but it makes me nervous that I like him because I am not sure why OR if he's qualified. <BR/><BR/>This is sure going to be an interesting election.<BR/><BR/>(I've been meaning to thank you for recommending the book "Soul Craving" I have it on order!)Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.com