I’ve been following with interest what is happening with our presidential contenders. I won’t disclose who I’ve voted for in the past or what my party affiliation is but I will say, I’m ready for something different…if there can be such a thing in politics.The audience was a who’s who of Hollywood actors, directors, and the like. Ugly Betty actress America Ferrera wore a Hillary button.Some of the highlights for me tonight were:
- Someone emailed a question to Politico.com which asked “How would you address unemployment and low wages for African Americans related to immigrant labor?” Ok, the question elevated my blood pressure but Obama’s answer got me to stand up out of my comfy armchair! He said that the problem of low wages and unemployment in the African American community was already a problem and the suggestion that immigrants are the ones that are causing the problem is a scapegoat. THANK YOU OBAMA!
- Most unfair moment: When Hillary was asked how she thought she could control the White House if she can’t even control her husband. Come on people! His absence at the debate was glaring though. But back to the point, everyone is an adult making their own choices, and he’s her husband he wants Hillary in his old chair…Obama’s wife looks like she would go at it for her husband too but should they be judged or called incompetent because of who they are married too? I am not so convinced, I would hate to be judged for what my husband has done, is, or was. As Chris Rock would say, “That ain’t right!”
- Best quotes of the evening:
- CLINTON: In answer to a Politico.com question that a 38 year old woman sent stating she has seen a Clinton or Bush in the White House or Ballot for years, how would electing Hillary be the change the country needs. Hillary responded, “It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, it may take another Clinton to clean after the second Bush!”
- OBAMA: Referencing a discussion about Hillary’s Iraq war vote and her platform claim that she’s the one with the most (and best) experience which she would walk into the White House with on Day 1. Obama countered with “It’s important to be right on Day 1” insinuating its more important than having experience alone since that experience didn’t help Hillary much when faced with the decision on whether or not to give Bush the power to go to war.
Today’s Democratic debate at the Kodak Theatre was refreshing for me. I think this country is going to go Democratic in a big way, today’s debate just displayed how the party can actually be united after the nominee is announced. They did mention the buzz about a dream ticket didn’t they, a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket! That would be interesting indeed.Overall, the debate was a great conversation (not necessarily a debate) but as Hillary said, their differences pale in comparison to the Republicans. One thing I do know, there was an African American and WOMAN on the platform fighting for the Democratic nomination, that my friends is historic and I am glad I saw that in my lifetime. One last thing, I opened in prayer for Senator Clinton at a Hispanic Heritage month event once, my friend forgot to bring the camera (she left it in the car) so I have no proof but she embraced me, said thanks and said she liked my shoes!
