To the superdelegates either supporting Sen. Hillary Clinton or who are undecided:
I have looked at the two candidates as equals for most of this race. They are of the same party and, as such, have policies that align with my political viewpoint. Recent comments by Sen. Clinton have changed my opinion.
Politics is a bloody game, and I realize that if you wish to play you might get bruised. In that spirit, I realize that much of Sen. Clinton’s behavior in recent weeks can be dismissed as typical campaigning. Her recent endorsement of Sen. McCain was a serious breach of protocol that crossed the line from politics to outright betrayal of her party’s beliefs.
Her comments remind me of what has been so wrong about our country over the last eight-plus years. It is time to say “no” to any politician who puts self-interest over the needs of the country or their party.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were bitter political rivals. When Adams lost the election to Jefferson, some wondered if he would leave office. This was the first time that a president had lost an election. His decision to leave or stay was an early test of our new republic. On the eve of Jefferson’s inauguration, Adams got in a carriage and rode away. In that single act he showed just what kind of man he was. He had faith in the system, and despite his differences with Jefferson, he did what was right.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Is Sen. Clinton really putting the country’s needs above her own?
Please reconsider your endorsement of Sen. Clinton. Do not disenfranchise the majority of people who support Sen. Obama.
Joseph Cotellese
New Britain Township
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Funny – I wrote this as a comment on my blog yesterday and it seems to match.
I think one of the big reasons I’ve decided to support Obama is because he talks of reaching out to the other side. It may be rhetoric, but at least he talks of it. HRC talks about bringing the White House back to the democrats – and it just makes me think she’s no different than Bush; that she will rule based on her own agenda without taking into the consideration the ideas of the other side.
I want someone to win who is going to lead the entire nation – not just their party and from their ideology.
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