February 10, 2008 by Heidi
Last night I composed the following email and sent it to Senators Clinton and Obama, as well as to the DNC Chairman (and former presidential candidate) Dr. Howard Dean. I would appreciate feedback, if possible.
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To: Senator H.Clinton, Senator B.Obama, Chairman H.Dean
Subject: PLEASE Fulfill the Dream – Important Message
Dear Senators & Chairman:
I have been following all campaigns for the past year. I and my growing group of like-minded associates (made up of Independents, Democrats, and Republicans) are considering petitioning you to help America in the best way possible — both for the general election in November and for the ensuing term(s) — by making our dreams come true with a Clinton/Obama “dream ticket.” Please indulge me for a moment as I explain our reasoning for this.
It is clear that America is in love with and inspired by Barack Obama, and it is equally clear that America believes that Hillary Clinton has the best experience needed to deal with Bush’s failures over the past 7 years, both domestically and internationally. It is also clear that the media narrative portrays Sen. Clinton as very polarizing, to the point where many Americans have come to believe it, unfortunately. Senator Clinton, whom I personally believe to be no more polarizing than anyone else, has unfortunately exacerbated this narrative by continuously referring to fights with Republicans. It is unfortunate because this makes perfectly acceptable “average” Republicans feel personally attacked by Senator Clinton, which automatically makes them defensive. I understand that Sen. Clinton is talking about the GOP’s ‘mean’ Republicans, the Republican ‘attack dogs’ who targeted President Clinton during his tenure in an ugly way, but the Senator’s constant reference to Republicans in general is what I believe is causing the feelings of polarization. Almost all of the Republicans I know do not like what Bush has done, yet they are feeling isolated by Senator Clinton’s remarks about ‘all Republicans.’
Senator Obama has ignited excitement through his motivational speaking. Ten years ago I would have been swept up by his words myself (I am 40), but now I am thinking along the lines of experience; using my brain rather than my heart. I have immersed myself in research over the past year on all the candidates, most recently on the two Democratic Senators, in order to make the best choice, and have shared what I have learned with my colleagues. Most of us agree that Senator Obama will make a wonderful President; however, what is needed in the White House right now is political maturity and experience and unyielding strength — more than a regular President.
A Clinton/Obama ticket would be more than just a “dream ticket;” it is the ultimate ticket to ensure a Democrat in the White House. President (Hillary) Clinton already knows what to do to get things done, and would hopefully become a mentor to Vice President Obama, who will succeed President Clinton once she has straightened out the wrongs done by Bush both here and abroad. As for our upcoming general election, both Clinton and Obama together would be inspiring to the majority of Americans who want to join in a common cause. Most Americans now want the war in Iraq to end; most Americans want our economy to improve; ending the war will automatically improve our economy from the savings alone. Both of you together can do this, and with Hillary as President it will happen more safely and more quickly because she already knows how to make it happen the right way.
Also, and more importantly right now, a Clinton/Obama ticket will neutralize the polarization that Americans are, rightly or wrongly, feeling about Sen. Clinton right now. Independents and even some Republicans see the possibilities with Sen. Obama in joining the parties with common interests, and his newness in office means he has not racked up a long history of votes that can be used as ammunition against him. (I don’t need to tell you that even the best votes can be used as ammunition by opponents!) My group has seen the polls just like you have, that Sen. Obama is more likely to win against McCain in a general election. What would the results be if the ticket were Clinton/Obama against McCain/Anyone? I firmly believe it would be an absolute slam-dunk.
Please join together Senators Clinton and Obama. We are uncomfortable with the growing animosity between the two candidates’ supporters, and would like to see them joined together as the Ultimate Ticket. Tap into that power, and America will be unstoppable in getting its act back together. This will not only create an ultimate dream ticket, but it will serve to unite the Democratic party like it has never been before.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
February 11, 2008 at 10:32 am |
sorry to say, but dream on – this is no dream ticket. clinton is old history and obama is too smart to be associated with her – it’ll never happen and far too many progressive that would not support it, even if obama was at the head.
February 16, 2008 at 9:41 pm |
I think Clinton and Obama should get together. I have one question. Most of the peope think about Clinton or Obama. Is there antbody think about ourself? Why we vote? For candidates or for ourselves. The campus killing just happened in N. I University. It is not the first time killing in campus recently. What our leaders are doing? In the Univ, they have funeral, candle light, crying… Later there is nothing happened. Then we will hear another killing in campus. The died students relative went home to cry. Who care them? We only have tears, meeting. words but no solution. Now is the time that the candidates to show their heart and their ability, their leading activity. Please, Clinton and Obama, show your way to soluve problem. To control gun from criminals and mental illness is easy and not easy. Many mental illness will not tell others, some of them didn’t show illness before killing, especially in such a freedom country. I think to control gun in the whole country is difficult,although it should be done. But control gun in campus should be done. It is reasonal to do so in the campus. After 911, the airport is checking everybady in cliuding their shoes. Why not in campus to check the bag. If the bag is checked the killer’s gita box would open. The killing would be avoid. No matter this student is mentally ill or not, he/she should not carry gun to campus. The tuition is high, I believe within the tuition,there should be some money for taking care the people’s safety in campus. Please, candidates, taking care of us! The entire voteing is for taking care of Americam people. It is not for candidates’ future. In other words, if they can work for people, their future is within. School leaders, please don’t say that only the killer has responsibility, you are responsible for your students safty too. You owe the died students, you owe their family. I dislike only cry, candle light but do nothing. Leaders, please help.
Yu Chen
February 16, 2008 at 9:42 pm |
If the candidates can not helf to solve campus killing, how can they slove so many problems in the whole world and in the entire country?