To me the most important issue in this election is our struggling economy. What has been happening recently on Wall Street can very much affect this entire nation's future if it is not handled properly. Thousands of people are losing their homes and thousands more are losing their jobs. In order to avoid another great depression, we must act quickly and efficiently to get our economy back on its feet. Hopefully by the time we elect our next leader, we will be through the worst that this economic crisis brings, and the leader we choose can keep our economy strong for generations to come.
In the only debate that has taken place so far, I think that Obama emerged triumphant. He was much more vocal about his well thought out plans to solve our economic crisis, while McCain depended on chastising Obama for letting some earmark spending through. McCain's points were redundant, and at many times focused more on bashing Obama than promoting himself. Obama remained on the high road through the debate, while McCain took a few low blows and twisted Obama's words.
The electronic media will have a huge impact on this election. As we grow more and more technologically advanced, more house holds have computers and internet connections and televisions. More and more information is available to more and more people. The electric media will spread news of happenings on the campaign trail, but it may also spread untrue rumors and slander on candidates too. The American people have to be careful, and skeptic of everything that they hear from the media.
3 comments:
yo mjfreshh. i'm feelin you on the economy issue. it's kind of a big deal... as far as the debates go, i won't say who won.. we'll have to wait til the VP one i think to see how things are really going for the candidate, but McCain was extra boring. i'm looking forward to palin vs. biden. also, good point on the "don't believe everything you see on TV/internet"
I gotta agree with you regarding the economy, Matt. I think it's going to be the deciding factor in the upcoming election. Actually, this whole Wall Street disaster may have already secured Obama the win; voters may be scared to trust in conservative candidate in a time where we need more market interference and a strengthening of federal government.
Hey Matt. I have to say, I'm liking your positve attitude when it comes to the economy. As you said, hopefully we can get through the hardest times before our new president steps in. If not, hopefully the new guy will have a plan that will dig us out our economic hole in the ground.
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