Movin' On Up.

It's been nice posting on this blog for the past couple of weeks but I'm here to say that I'll be no longer writing on this blog. However, this is not the end of my blogging career, I will now be writing on http://stjohnsdemocrats.wordpress.com. I hope you can keep up with me over there and enjoy other St. John's Democrats' views. For now, may POliktics rest in peace somewhere in a deep chasm that is the virtual universe.

ADIEU!

Lost In Translation.

Today Hillary Clinton spoke out about the controversy surrounding her comments about R.F.K. and Obama. She said, "Almost immediately, some took my comments entirely out of context and interpreted them to mean something completely different -- and completely unthinkable." Personally, I agree with her that she didn't mean it the way it came out but I also do understand how some people might be offended by her statements.

It was just bad judgment on Clinton's part to make any statement like this especially at such a fragile time right now for the Kennedy family. This issue has been overblown by the media and by some people on the Obama campaign, but not Obama himself who has urged to put this matter behind us. But I repeat myself again that this is another instance where an unnecessary controversy can hurt Obama in the general election.

Puerto Rico.

Both Democratic candidates are in Puerto Rico now campaigning for the somewhat important June primary there. Once again, Obama is forced to waste potential time to campaign for the general election because Clinton still refuses to drop out of the race despite all math against her. She is now resorting to desperate needs to explain why she isn't dropping out of the race, using the R.F.K. example recently.

Young vs. Old.

John McCain is currently 71 years old (turning 72 in August) and Barack Obama is currently 46 years old. Age will be another factor in November that hasn't concerned many people because the issue of race is still relatively more-talked about on radio shows and all across America. However, the age gap will be another possible divisive factor when it comes to people voting in November for the next president.

Age will not just be a factor for voters, it will also be a factor for the candidates when it comes to choosing a running mate. John McCain would obviously be expected to choose a relatively younger running mate, possibly a Sam Brownback. On the other hand, Obama would need some more experience and age on his side and can be expected to choose an older, more experienced running mate such as a Joe Biden.

Today, John McCain was deemed in 'excellent health,' and healthy enough to hold the office of the President of the United States of America. Yes, John McCain maybe completely healthy now but at his age medical problems can arrive at any moment. Age and experience are completely two different things. Both candidates need to evaluate themselves and their needs while picking a running mate and they should keep in mind that age can be both a good and a bad thing.

No. 2.

John Nance Garner, a former Vice President, once said that the office of vice presidency as "not worth a bucket of warm piss." Times have certainly changed since then and the office of vice presidency is gaining more importance. This easily seen as there are rumors floating around that John McCain and Barack Obama have already begun their search for a running mate. In this crucial upcoming election, the vice presidential candidates can either make or break a campaign.

The burning question for the Democrats is that is Obama willing to settle his differences with Hillary Clinton and choose her as his running mate? Personally, I believe that Obama will not choose Hillary because of the fact that she has somewhat minimized Obama's presidential chances by staying in this race even though all indications are that Obama has it pretty much wrapped up. It's most likely that Obama will either choose John Edwards or Bill Richardson.

The State Of Confusion: Florida.

Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are both in Florida today, but for two entirely different reasons. Barack Obama is there to establish an early campaign for November in this traditionally swing state. Mrs. Clinton, on the other hand, is there to try to convince the D.N.C. to seat Florida's delegates. Mrs. Clinton refuses to acknowledge that Obama pretty much has the nomination wrapped up, especially after the night where Obama reached the majority of pledged delegates.

Ted Kennedy.

Today the famous Senator from Massachusetts, Ted Kennedy, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. There's not a doubt in my mind that he will make it through and will be fine in the end. Kennedy has long been one of the most respected and most powerful people in Washington D.C. He has become as big as an icon for the Democrats as Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in the 20th century and he has endured so much in his life, such as the deaths of his brothers, that I believe he will defeat this disease.