AUDACITY OF HOPE

I am truly torn. I have no doubt Hillary is an excellent candidate, and the differences between her and Obama’s positions are barely discernable, but it seems like people who are against Obama feel as though his candidacy is in fact “audacious”. Almost like, he doesn't have a right to campaign for the oval office because he hasn't paid his dues, doesn’t have the “experience”, and hasn’t been entrenched in the Washington political machine long enough.

Arguably, we have had 8 of the most devastating years of leadership this country has ever experienced. Maybe it is time for a clean break from the lineage of "royal families". Think about it, if Hillary wins the Presidency that will be 12 years of the Bush’s, coupled by at least 12 years of Clinton’s. Over two decades of leadership by two families, but everyone is clamoring for “CHANGE”.

Why is it that a newcomer is perceived as not having what it takes to be President. Many of the best Presidents throughout history have had comparable, or less “elected” office experience. Some of the most experienced Presidents have made the worst decisions. A President is responsible for choosing his running mate, and his cabinet. I'm sure he would do an excellent job of selecting individuals who have nothing but the "COUNTRY'S" best interest at heart. When I hear references about his race, religion, "sand in his shoes", or people tearing him apart because he is well spoken, I am deeply saddened, and disappointed that so many Americans are still so ignorant.

The political system was designed to give the best candidate an opportunity to hold office. To say that he is incapable of leading the country, and those of us who believe in his candidacy are disillusioned, is nothing short of outright, subliminal, or subconscious racism, and/or extreme naivety and arrogance.

Like I said I am torn, and I don’t know if I even want him to win the nomination at this point. There is so much scrutiny, second guessing, doubt, and hatred already, I feel his efforts to bring about “true” change will be derailed by his adversaries just to spite his candidacy. By no means do I want him to “give up”, but if the race becomes more divisive than it is now, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to be Hillary’s running mate, if she is confident enough to have him. That way they can work together to enact the policies that will begin to bring the real victims of this administration (the working middle class) some relief, and hopefully, reverse the perception of America abroad .

No matter what, he has been an inspiration to countless Americans. Especially, those of us who feel as if we have no “voice”, or, feel disenfranchised by the entire political process. God willing, something good will happen this year. We definitely cannot afford “more of the same”.