Summary: According to reporters, Hilary Clinton was not doing too well when she spoke out to the public on Monday, January 7th in New Hampshire about why she feels she is the best Democratic candidate in the presidential race. In the eyes of the people, many think that Clinton is focusing too much on policy and want to see more of her human side. Questions were asked concerning Clinton’s verge of tears and if they were staged considering that Clinton is in a tough fight against Senator Barack Obama. Obama chose not to comment on Hilary’s breakdown and did not answer whether Clinton should drop out of the race or not. Not helping Clinton, Democrats Barack Obama and John Edwards have been continuously putting up a tough fight throughout this process. Through Clinton’s uneasy day, she emphasized that she has many idea’s for the future and that our children’s futures are very important.
Impact on the 2008 Presidential Election: Considering that Hilary is in a very tough position and Obama seems to be the stronger Democratic candidate, Hilary’s breakdown can hurt her even more as time goes on. Many people are looking for a candidate that will be strong and keep a positive outlook in many situations they are faced with. Since Hilary was on the verge of tears, Americans may view her as someone that cannot handle even the thoughest situations.
Question: In the past, since Hilary has rarely showed her sensative side, do you feel that Hilary’s breakdown on Monday will hurt her in the future or do you think Americans will be able to relate to her better as a candidate?
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/07/us/politics/07cnd-campaign.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp
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Summary: According to a poll conducted by USA Today/Gallup Poll from January 4 through January 6, it is predicted that Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain will come out victorious in New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday. It is evident that the results of the Iowa caucus have further swayed Democratic voters in favor of Obama, since Hillary Clinton had appeared to be the favorite prior to Iowa. Also, these polls highlight the influence of religion among Republican voters in that they have concluded Huckabee to be the least electable Republican candidate in New Hampshire, a less conservative state, whereas he was the candidate of choice in Iowa, a conservative Christian state.
Reflection: Each primary and poll conducted during this time will influence following primaries, and the overall national election. These are crucial times in which voters are making their final decisions on which candidate they wish to support in the election. It is clear that winners of caucuses and primaries influence who people will later support, and so this poll conducted for the N.H. primary influences voters and helps to predict who will ultimately be the next president.
Question: In comparing the results of this poll with that of the Iowa caucus, it seems that Obama is the steady leading Democratic candidate, while there are extreme differences in opinions of the Republican candidates. Based on the results of the Iowa caucus and of this poll, which Republican candidate do you think will ultimately be nominated by the Republican Party as their candidate for president?
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-01-06-poll-newhampshire_N.htm
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