Race, Gender and Party Affiliations: What About the Issues?

Commentary Editor

   The most  discussed issues in the  2008 Presidential elections include gender, race, and party affiliations.  The many commentaries I read talk about most of the topics mentioned.

   Who a person votes for should not be decided purely on race, gender, party affiliation or what the candidates may have done in their past.

   The candidates' personal lifes will probably influence the feelings and thoughts a citizen may have for voting for a particular candidate. Knowing some personal information about the candidate may be helpful in that decision.

  Also, knowing about the political activities of the presidential candidates and the vice presidential candidates will show how they handled situations, what they worked on politically in the past and how they handled important situations.

    Should people vote for Sen. Barack Obama for his view on the issues, political experience or his race? It may be a deciding factor, but I think the issues show more importance when it comes time to vote Nov. 4.

   Should people vote for Sen. John McCain because of his war and political experiences that may be helpful in the White House?  Having that experience will help, but who says Obama would not have better insight on running the country?

   How McCain and Obama will handle important issues and make decisions for the United States is more important than party affiliation, gender, race or needing to know what kind of ice cream they like best. 

   Another factor is the Vice Presidency. It factors into this election because if McCain or Obama, for any reason, cannot complete their terms while in office, Gov. Sarah Palin or Sen. Joe Biden will become the next president of the United States.

   What are the issues? The table below show just a few issues readers can find on McCain and Obama’s official Web sites. The information the Web sites provide allows people to know what the candidates stand for.

   So, whatever reasons you decide to vote for the candidate of your choice, it is important to know how you and the United States may be effected in the future.

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