Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Is Michelle Obama too negative?

For this particular blog, I am writing from Galveston Island where I am currently on vacation.
When I was looking through several political websites, I found an interesting editorial entitled “Michelle Obama becomes GOP target.” I don't feel that this needs any clarification but just in case, Michelle Obama is presidential candidate Barack Obama's spouse and the GOP is an acronym standing for the 'Grand Ole' Party' which refers to the Republican political party. The name of the editorial speaks for itself with the context being political reporters talking about how the Republicans are already beginning to use Michelle against Obama.
Throughout the text, republicans are accusing Mrs. Obama as being unpatriotic and a radical. As I have been watching several of the televised speeches made by Obama and his wife, I have too noticed that Mrs. Obama has a certain pessimistic view on the state our nation is in right now. On the other side of the debate, Mrs. McCain has been quoted as saying she is proud of her country, not just once but always. I feel that there is a fine line in between the two potential first ladies. I feel that Barack's wife is warning, if not scaring, the American public of the issues we are dealing with and how her husband will be the one to turn them around. Likewise, Mrs. McCain has been nothing but positive from what I have read in this editorial which may not be the best approach. However, Michelle is gaining a lot more attention from the American media than her counterpart, so it may be hard to say what exactly Mrs. McCain's views are on the broad scope of issues this debate will be dealing with.
I feel that this editorial is worthwhile to read and asses on your own. I'm sure that all of those who read this blog may not agree with me, but it is up to you to create your own opinion on these two potential first ladies.
p.s. This blog is five days overdue from when I wrote it because the resorts computers were not compatible with the blog server for whatever reason.

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