Experience?

Experience Not Good Enough?

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson expresses frustration at the current political system because candidates campaigning “change” are enjoying success while those, similar to himself, campaigning on “experience” are falling out of the race. He also agrees that the world needs “change”, but some are calling his “experience” a liability. The public also agrees that they want someone with “experience”, but how can you gain experience of presidency without actually becoming the president first? The public argues that those campaigning with experience are boring and uninteresting. Even if they do want someone with experience, they must have personality and flair. Hillary Clinton did a lot better in the polls after switching the theme of her campaign from experience to change. Her exciting personality and emotional displays have also helped her win votes. Voters still agree the candidate’s stances on issues are most important.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/10/experience.2008/index.html

Clinton vs. Obama in South Carolina; Experience is a Plus

Clinton and Obama are heads to head fighting for the democratic win in South Carolina. The reported key is the African American population, which stands for 50% of the voters. The African American community feels loyalty to the Clinton family while curiosity towards the newcomer. Clinton is faring better in the stats and polls than Obama because the AA community feels her chances of winning are greater, because of her experience, and they don’t want to feel a vote wasted. South Carolina Senator John Edwards, a distant third, is playing up his roots to up his appeal.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/10/sc.obama.clinton/index.html