Julie's Talking Now

I'm tired of yelling at my tv. (Something I didn't do when we didn't get FoxNews, CNN, MSNBC etc.) I turn to these stations to get an update on the primary elections and I end up yelling at talking back to the anchors. I get so irritated when they can't see the logic that is plain as day. I'm sure tonight will be no different, as the results come in from the so-called Potomac states, mine included. If you hear me yelling, I apologize ahead of time. I'll do my best to keep it down.

Julie's Talking Points

1. Regardless of whether or not Huckabee can win the nomination, he needs to stay in the race as long as possible. It forces the media to talk about the Republicans as well as the Democrats, especially if he continues to win more the 25% of the vote. Without him, it's all Clinton/Obama all the time.

2. If Romney had stayed in the race, he and Huckabee would have continued to split the conservative side of the Republican vote. He did not drop out too soon as some have suggested. He will likely come back in 4 years a stronger candidate, with more money and nation wide name recognition. Continuing to spend now would hurt later, especially since he wasn't able to consolidate support.

3. Obama has clearly stated what he means by hope and what he intends to do if he's elected. Those who claim he is too vague are not listening. When he spoke at the Siegal Center in Richmond, VA he was quite specific. This particular criticism of him is unfounded.

4. Since Harry Truman, who took office in 1945, only once has a party held the Presidency for more than 8 years in a row. (George H.W. Bush's term made 12 years for the Republicans 1981-1993.) From a political science and historical view, I find it hard to believe that this year would be any different. Whether consciously or not, the people in the middle (committed to neither party) often vote according to their pocketbooks. With rising food and gas prices and trouble in the real estate business, they are most likely to be looking for a change in leadership.

5. When it's time for your state to vote, participate. Don't take your right to vote for granted. Many in this world will never have the opportunities we do, much less the chance to vote for their leaders. Don't be fooled into thinking that your vote doesn't matter. On primary day in Syracuse, NY, Obama and Clinton each received 6,001 votes. That's a TIE people! One vote can make all the difference. You just never know.