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Will Hillary Step Up To Challenge Obama?

Speculation runs rampant that Obama resign shortly….say by January? If his numbers continue to slide and they will as the economy is hitting everyone in the United States with cross punches that really, really hurt, the Dems will start to put pressure on him to do so.

They don’t want to lose congress after holding it for the last 5 years. They love that power!  In the house, Nancy wants once again to hold that speaker’s seat and will refurbish the jet she once had as a perk and Harry loves telling other senators what to do and when to do it.

But really, have you ever wondered who takes the place of Obama if his numbers and support continue to decline? According to recent polling, 89% of the country thinks it is headed in the wrong direction.

Consider that his campaign is in full swing while he uses taxpayer resources to continue to run around the country making speeches and watches as Rome burns. He observes from the sidelines as Americans suffer from his disinterest in improving the economy. As a result, Obama’s numbers continue to slide and there is only one person who has the moxy, ground game, money, and popularity to run against him or to step up if he resigns – Hillary Clinton.

None in congress will have time to get a campaign together or are well enough liked to campaign for the White House gold ring – and those who have the money to run a campaign are generally unknown. So who is left?

In the last election Americans voted against Bush rather than for Obama and this election will be of the same nature – voting against the incumbent, not for a Republican. So what is to lose if Hillary runs? She enjoys a 62% popularity rating in the polls and has her hubby behind her who is also liked. IF she isn’t elected, what does she lose? She slides into retirement savoring the fact that she actually “beat” Obama at his own game.
But can she win? She is as much a pathological liar as he is and that was clearly proven with her outrageous story of being shot at by Bosnian snipers as she deplaned in that country – while little girls were standing on the tarmac with flowers to greet her! Conservative talk show media will raise the travelgate scandal as she was heavily involved in it and cite her record as secretary of state which is almost non-existent – Palestine still fights with Isreal and Libya is controlled by rebels we support and yet know nothing about.

She doesn’t have negotiation skills nor a government who stands strong as to what is believed so would she make a good president? Many liberal Democrats think so.

Consider the following:
Her husband, Bill has written a new book about putting America to work – that comes out in November. The success of that will accrue to her. She will parrot his ideas – good or bad.
He wants her to be president so he can once again be president. You can bet that he will be her “senior advisor” and take center stage in the White house. Back when, he said that she was “One of the brightest people of her generation.” Oh yeah baby! She stood behind her man when he philandered so now its tit for tat in their household.

He has recently come out and criticized Obama’s jobs and tax proposals as “confusing.” A first grader would call it “Poo Poo” which is a better description. His old advisor and consultant, James Carville is also out stumping about Obama’s failure and his chances of winning. Carville doesn’t do this unless the Clintons tell him to do so. It doesn’t do Bill any good for himself as he can’t run again, but it does wonders for Hillary and her chances to be the Democratic nominee come January or February.

Hillary has spent time this past three years getting some “bona fides” that will stand up as a claim to her competency – she is Secretary of State. As state Senator from NY and a former first lady, she had enough in liberal minds to be named as Secretary and with her current position, those same liberal voters will blindly push the button next to her name.

Obama is battling for his political life and if the economy does not turn around, he will not win in November – Americans will punish him for not having the sense to do what is needed.

They already see the results of his fecklessness, his inexperience, and his ego. So who is waiting in the wings? Hillary!

Sarah Palin is not the “leader” of the Tea Party movement.  Nor is Michele Bachmann, Rick Santelli or anyone else.  The Tea Party movement does not have a single leader.  It is comprised of citizens around the country who have gotten fed up with corrupt, out-of-control, elitist government who they feel is not properly representing WE THE PEOPLE.  It it comprised of many ordinary people, just like you an me, many who we would consider “leaders”.

UPDATE – 3/10/2011

Secretary of State Scott Gessler suggests passing legislation to clean up Colorado voter roles.  If Dem legislators don’t agree to this, he’ll have no choice but to turn those suspected of voting illegally over to the Attorney General for prosecution.
Click HERE to read story.

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UPDATE – 1/26/2011

The bill did not pass.  Voting results:

No  – Sen. Heath (Democrat, District 18,  Boulder)
No -  Sen. Bacon (Democrat, District 14, Larimer)
No -  Sen. Boyd (Democrat, District 21, Jefferson)
Yes – Sen. Cadman (Republican, District 10, El Paso)
Yes – Sen. Grantham (District 2, Baca, Bent,Crowley,Custer,Fremont,Huerfano,Las Animas,Otero,Pueblo)

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ORIGINAL POSTING – 1/22/2011

Yep, it’s true.  You don’t have to be a citizen to vote in Colorado.  And I bet the same is true in many other places.  Watch THIS VIDEO to see Kelly Maher of WhoSaidYouSaid.com, using her utility bill to get a ballot.

Senator Ted Harvey just introduced SB11-018 to require Proof of Citizenship in order to vote in Colorado.  Kind of shocking that this is not already the case.  Let’s hope sanity falls upon those who would even think of not voting for this bill.

Senator Harvey’s bill to require proof of citizenship to vote is being heard in the State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26 at 1:30 pm.  Let’s help Senator Harvey in making our elections secure!! If you cannot attend then please email or phone the members of the committee and also the bill sponsors.  Click HERE to see details of SB11-018.

Sen. Harvey – Sponsor: 303-866-4881 ted.harvey.senate@state.co.us

Rep. Holbert – Sponsor: 303-866-2933 chris.holbert.house@state.co.us

Sen. Heath – Chair:303-866-4872 rollie.heath.senate@state.co.us

Sen. Bacon – Vice Ch.: 303-866-4841 bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us

Sen. Boyd: 303-866-4857 betty.boyd.senate@state.co.us

Sen. Cadman: 303-866-2737 bill.cadman.senate@state.co.us

Sen. Grantham: 303-866-4877 kevin.grantham.senate@state.co.us

Washington was the only prominent, slaveholding Founding Father to emancipate his slaves. He did not free his slaves in his lifetime, however, but instead included a provision in his will to free his slaves upon the death of his wife. William Lee, Washington’s longtime personal servant, was the only slave freed outright in the will. The will called for the ex-slaves to be provided for by Washington’s heirs, the elderly ones to be clothed and fed, the younger ones to be educated and trained at an occupation. Washington did not own and could not emancipate the “dower slaves” at Mount Vernon.

Prior to 1782, Virginia law prohibited slave owners from emancipating slaves. The only exception being for “meritorious service” and only at the approval of the Governor and his council.^[10][11] This law was repealed by the 1782 law allowing slave emancipation by will or deed.^[12][13] Washington never manumitted any slaves by deed after the liberal 1782 law was passed, with the exception of his will.

Washington’s failure to act publicly upon his growing private misgivings about slavery during his lifetime is seen by some historians as a tragically missed opportunity. The major reason Washington did not emancipate his slaves after the 1782 law and prior to his death was because of the financial costs involved. To circumvent this problem, in 1794 he quietly sought to sell off his western lands and lease his outlying farms in order to finance the emancipation of his slaves, but this plan fell through because enough buyers and renters could not be found. Also, Washington did not want to risk splitting the new nation apart over the slavery issue. “He did not speak out publicly against slavery”, argues historian Dorothy Twohig, “because he did not wish to risk splitting apart the young republic over what was already a sensitive and divisive issue.”^[14]

Source: Wikipedia

The United States Constitution is silent on political organizations, mainly because most of the founding fathers disliked them.

Many of America’s Founding Fathers hated the thought of political parties. They were sure quarreling factions would be more interested in contending with each other than in working for the common good.  They wanted citizens to vote for candidates without the interference of organized groups.

Sources:  Wikipedia, WikiAnswers