Saturday, January 19, 2008

Presidential Primaries

So....today I am using my blog to blow off a little steam--I am so bugged, angry, and disappointed in the coverage of the presidential primaries from the media. It is so compeletely biased and ridiculous. Brian and I have been watching this year's election really closely with all of the debates, forums, caucuses, and polling. The only people they give time to on the Rebulican side are Huckabee and McCain. Ewwww!! I can't stand either one of them. I feel like Huckabee is so out of touch with what is going on in the world. All he knows how to do is play the religion card. He has no real substanitial plans on any issues and just seems way too idealisitc.

McCain, on the other hand, will probably die on us in office, if he even makes it that far. I do not agree with his constant personal hits at Romney. Romney at least attacked McCain's record and stand on issues, not his personal character. I really don't like McCain's idea for immigration and I just really think that he lacks the skills and mind set to change what needs to be changed.

I really like Romney's ideas regarding health care and immigration. I think that he has the experience and business mind-set to really improve our economy, which is seriously struggling. I like how he presents himself and I think that he is very concise in his responses to questions. While no politician is perfect, I would much rather see Romney head this country than any of the before mentioned, and for sure any democrat running.

Romney took 2nd in Iowa, 1st in Wyoming (which the media never covered and barely even mentioned), 2nd in New Hampshire, 1st in Michigan(which the media also downplayed due to the fact that his father was a governor there) 1st in Nevada today (which they are not covering because it was "uncontested"), and for the first time will probably finish 3rd in South Carolina.

There is not one other Republican candidate that has that stong of a record and yet, they continue to make excuses for his wins! He does NOT get the amount of positive air time that everyone else does. However, they will be the first to report anything negative on him. I am so absolutely frustrated! At least in the end it is the number of delegates you win and not the media that decides, but seeing as how the media has such a strong influence on people I wish they would try to be a little more objective!

7 comments:

corinne and paul said...

I totally agree with you!! I watched part of the democratic debate the other night and the dem candidates were all talking as if McCain is the presumptive nominee. What the heck? Romney is ahead in delegates and number of states. it definitely seems like the media has it out for him.

Jen said...

Okay Mindy, now that you have been "called out" by Kate, I expect you to start posting more!

Lauren said...

Mindy I love that you get into this. If I had television I would be the same. I have had to stay away from it it or I go crazy mad at the media.

Love Lauren

Sarah said...

Well well well. What do we have here? OH A BLOG? Hmmm...THANKS FOR TELLING ME YOU TURD! hahaha...just kidding. I love that you have a blog now. Or maybe you;ve had one for a while. anyways I found you and will be on frequently so keep up the posting. hahaha...
TOTALLY agree w/ you by the way on the frustrations!

Heather O'Brien said...

Hey Mindy! What a cute blog! Found it on Jen's. My favorite is your post about walking to your car in the rain! Oh my gosh! Love the picture!

Harmony said...

I have been a political junkie for the past several months. I can hardly turn it off! I completely agree with you. Huckabee is staying this race just to make sure Romney doesn't win - which is awful because McCain is really out of touch with my conservative views. He is barely republican. However, I still will vote for anyone that isn't Hillary Clinton. Obama isn't an awesome choice but I am considering a second residence outside the country if Hillary is elected. Keep up the blog! We miss you!

Sarah said...

Mindy...question for ya....are you keeping up on the posting? HAHAHAHA...just kidding. I know you are a busy woman who works and doesn't have time to sit on her big toosh like me surfing the web. hehehe