In 2008, Diversity Could Find The White House
As the 2008 race for The White House begins, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have quickly become a hot topic as possible Democratic Presidential candidates. Each has the ability to make history as the first female president or the first African-American president. With 2007 already one month old, and the debates already heating up, We asked Juniata; What are the chances?
Michael Fouse '07
James Creek, Pa.
Clinton or Obama are capable of winning, and there is nothing wrong with either running. However, Obama has experience issues and should wait. Clinton is more likely to win a Democratic primary election.
Matthew Lovell '08
Salt Point, N.Y.
Obama is more capable of winning based on the immobile bias against women running for the United States Presidency. Although I would vote for either, it would be better if Obama ran, and won, to show some move toward equality in the United States.
Catherine DeCoursey '08
Cherry Hill, N.J.
I believe either Clinton or Obama is capable of winning, and it would help show that the United States is accepting the differences that make the country great. However, Obama is more likely to win based on family values, because of the scandal brought on by Former President Bill Clinton.
Morgan Riebel '07
Hanover, Pa.
I think they are both capable of winning. Especially if they have a decent platform they're running on, but not just because of who they are. I do not know who is more likely to win.
Michael Chatt '08
Jay, N.Y.
Based on the poor job she has done for New York, along with the fact that she is too far left wing, I do not feel Hillary Clinton will win. That is not based on the fact that she is a woman. I do not know that much about Obama, but I do not feel that certain areas of the United States are ready to accept an African-American president.
- Courtney Hruska '09, Student Reporter