Barack Obama differs from Hillary Clinton in many ways:

1) He is more interested in distinguishing our country than himself.

2) He reveres his grandmother, while Hillary would sell hers for a vote.

3) He has organized a broad-based campaign that has remained financially solvent while hers has wallowed in debt.

4) His understanding of people around the world has come as a result of personal experience without benefit of security guards.

5) He has attracted more people to the Democratic process than in recent history.

6) His “pretty words” and “infectious optimism” make people listen and invite them to act.

Bush killed our reputation overseas in several ways. He could not speak effectively; he couldn’t command respect because of his character; he did not understand the world as a whole; and he strongly discouraged any and all disagreement, just to mention a few of his weaknesses.

Hillary Clinton is a divisive and pragmatic person (some days) and sweet and thoughtful (others) with questionable character. She blathers on and on … really belongs in the Senate where she can filibuster to her heart’s content and does not encourage citizens to take charge of their own destiny because “I will fight for you!”

Excellent leadership involves the ability to motivate people to become part of the process … not just voters on Election Day. I have signed up to help OBAMA, not Clinton, for all the reasons above. Keep Clinton in the Senate; she is effective there.

Caroline McKee

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