One of my friends posted a link on her Facebook page to a Barack Obama video announcing a drawing for dinner with Obama. To enter, you just need to make a financial contribution to his campaign in any dollar amount. Very ingenious way to make a point that he cares about the "little people" and not focused solely on those with deep pockets who are connected to people with influence and power. That video got me thinking (again) about the Democratic Primary race and how amazing it is to watch.
The campaigns in general are quite fascinating to witness. I'm still excited that either a woman or a black man will be on the ballot in November. The fact that both sides are so close makes the whole experience even more exciting to witness. But I fear many voters are getting too wrapped up in gender and skin color.
For instance, I know many boomers who speculate a black man will win an election over a woman of any color, merely because of gender. I disagree. But, I'm also a GenXer (13er is a much friendlier terms though) raised knowing women make great leaders too. So, my perspective is a bit different. Voting based on skin color or gender is silly - yet, I bet a larger percentage of people think that's what's going on: women are voting for Clinton because she's a girl and black men are voting for Obama because he's black. And black women, well, they must be split down the middle and having to choose either color or gender. What a sad statement to make of the American people to suggest our votes are based on color and gender. Yes, I'm certain there are some people voting that way, but I do not for one minute think that the majority of voters are.
In my world - where people actually examine both sides and honestly support a candidate that they believe in, color and gender aren't the basis for casting votes. A person's character, track record, experience, opinions, ideas, and ability to lead people that matter to me (and those are not listed in any particular order). I don't have to agree with you - but I want to know what you think, and I want to know you can work with people standing on both sides of the fence to make a positive difference in the lives of the American people.
I think this country is ready for a woman president. But, again, I'm a GenXer with a different experience and perspective of my world. Do I think Hillary Clinton is woman for the job? Nope... and I'm so not ready to share my opinions on that one yet. And since she hasn't won the primary yet, I'll keep my thoughts and feelings to myself for a little while longer. Or rather, keep them off the blog. Chances are good if you're local and you know me, you probably know what I think on that issue.
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