Editor,
This letter is to explain why I am not supporting Sen. Barack Obama but Sen. Hillary Clinton for president.
Obama maintains that he is the candidate for change, but what has he done to work for change? Why are most of his political endorsements coming from Washington insiders?
This is something to be considered. In addition, he appears to mimic the candidacy of Clinton in spirit but not in substance.
Clearly, he has not thought the issues through, and perhaps given more time and experience, he would emerge as a fine statesman. But all that has changed since the recent revelations of his 20-year relationship with his pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
It is very troubling to realize the influence Wright has had on Obama when it comes to the pastor's anti-American, racist beliefs. Any reasonable person would have discontinued this relationship if he or she did not concur with these views.
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Obama will only add to the racial divide in this country. Furthermore, his latest comments about the "bitter" small-town Pennsylvanians are in fact elitist, demeaning and out of touch.
These are things the Democratic Party I knew never stood for. Consequently, at this most crucial moment in history, our country cannot afford to gamble again with someone who is simply not prepared to take on the enormous responsibilities of the presidency.
On the other hand, Clinton has spent her life working for change - change that has improved the quality of life for all Americans by focusing on fairness.
She truly cares about our country. Given the current state of our economy, she may very well represent the last chance for this country to avoid social catastrophe.
Her lengthy public service experience has more than prepared her for the presidency. It is the very reason why the greedy powers-that-be are so opposed to her candidacy. This is why some of her primary opponent's donors are part of this opposition.
Frankly, those supporting the status quo have never felt so threatened - for this election is a clear choice between those who have never had it so good and those of us who know we can do better.
Clinton knows we can do better, and her track record reflects that. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania needs to support Clinton for president and help get our country back on track.
Joe Bialek
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