Kerry and Obama?

John Kerry showed his support for the presidential candidacy of Senator Barack Obama last Thursday. Calling him the only Democrat in the race who can inspire a movement to create a new image around the world.

“Who better than Barack Obama to turn a new page in American politics, so that Democrats, independents and Republicans alike can look to the leadership that unites to find common ground?”-Kerry

This be the step that puts Barack Obama ahead of Hillary Clinton. Now a whole new group of people that support Mr. Kerry might follow along and vote for Obama. Kerry did not even mention his former running mate, John Edwards, all he did was praise Obama.

Kerry has secretly been supporting Obama since last year. Kerry feels that America needs a young president, someone who truly is not yet set in their ways.

Obama does not appeal to just one group like most people think. He appeals to people's beliefs. I think this is why Kerry has made his support public, to show that no matter your differences, the common goal of change is necessary.

"Clintons Cling to the 1990s"

It seems as though for all the attention Hillary gets for her campaign, Bill receives it as well. We constantly hear about his remarks and opinions on several subjects. Ms. Clinton recently talked about the Clinton era and received laughter. Bill is still a big asset and symbol that changes many peoples feelings towards her. Hillary made some comments that even though there was turmoil some good things did happen when Bill was president.
The argument against her is, did Hillary really change her ideas, or has she kept the same ones she had back in the '90s. I know I base my opinion about what she does now, but many people do not. Bill should have nothing to do with her campaign.


http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/19/clintons-cling-to-the-1990s/

"Obama Aide: Clinton Adviser’s Decision to Quit the ‘Right Thing’"

Due to recent accusations about Obama's adolescent drug usage, a campaigner for Clinton decided to pull himself out. The extent to which this accusation went was just too far.

"When Football Moves to the Head of the Class"

College sports are becoming even more popular and 'important.' So much so that some people go to college just to play them, not to study. Either people are losing their sense of what college is supposed to be for, or America's emphasis on college education is changing. The message being sent out to these young-adults is be involved in what's happening now, not where you will be in ten years. The best examples of this are three of the country's most talented quarterbacks - Dennis Dixon, Colt Brennan and Matt Ryan. They spend more time watching film than studying in class. Dixon's only class is billiards. Brennan, take only three classes, one of which is CPR. Ryan has a degree, but needs three classes to stay at the university so he takes 3 night classes all on different days once a week. Brennan said, "Basically, what your focus is on is Saturday and the game. The distractions are a lot less." Althought they are great athletes I feel that they need to see how this will effect them later on. As William C. Friday, former North Carolina president says, "intercollegiate athletics is becoming an entertainment industry." These players only care about one thing, making it to the professional level. If somehow they aren't able to play...what other options will they have?

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/sports/ncaafootball/01football.html?ref=education&p...

"California Schools move to the head of the class"

Highschools in California have dominated national rankings released today. This is a great fact that opposes the widely believed idea that state schools here are lagging behind. The top school was Pacific Collegiate School. Although there are many areas stuggling in public education, some schools shine. This also goes further onto State Universities. People are coming from all over to get an education in California. It is important though that we see that are are schools lacking. We need to address them and work on building up the level of education being provided.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-usnews1dec01,1,7353847.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Is there a Nice Way to Say "Stay out?"

"A Fence without offense"

U.S Border Patrol agents are hard at work developing a wall to divide the U.S and Mexico. The difficult part of this is to develop a wall that not only is enviromentally safe, economically built, and formidable but not lethal. This fence has to be able to stand up against all the techniques smugglers have developed. "This is the only humane border fence being constructed" says Collin Sloan. Spanning about 300 miles this is the biggest fence built in South Western history. The different terrains the fence goes through makes it difficult to pick just one type. There have been many failed designs so hope only grows with time. Developers know that no fence will be impenetrable, all they want is one that will allow them time to reach the smugglers and immigrants before they reach the border communities in the U.S.

This is one of the biggest migrations in history. We need to find a solution to it fast. Our nations are friendly, making it difficult to build a threatning wall. The fence developers are hard at work and I believe it is worth it. This is a step not a solution, but definitely a step in the right path. We need to conitinue to up security and limit illegal migration.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fence16nov16,1,4628876.story?coll=la-headlines-california&ctrack=3&cset=true

"What it All Comes Down To: Why You?"

"Yes, they still ask about Iraq. And they still wonder about plans to reform health care. But for many Democratic voters, a single question is starting to replace all others: Why you?"
People today are so caught up in what the candidates say about certain issues, only liking those who appeal to their opinions. Seeing past all the current issues, what morals and what take do these candidates have in a the long run? More people need to see these candidates as people. The whole point of a campaign is to gain the votes of citizens. A candidate can say whatever they desire to please the people. Although, based on history they will do a completely different thing when they are in office. How do we trust them? The only thing we have to go on are their acts and behavior of the past.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/09/us/politics/09web-zeleny.html?_r=1&oref=slogin