quote:Originally posted by NYTrooper:quote:I researched my choice, read the platform, and voted for Obama.
I've tried to get someone to tell why they voted for Obama. What did you like about his platform?
I can give individual quotes from “Report of the Platform Committee: Renewing America's Promise.” But for the sake of space I will paraphrase the reasons I voted for this platform. I will list section titles to which you can refer for some of my more specific agreements.
1. Affordable, Quality Health Care Coverage for All Americans
2. Opportunity for Women
3. A World Class Education for Every Child
4. Creating New Jobs by Rebuilding American Infrastructure
5. Restoring Fairness to our Tax Code
6. Smart, Strong, and Fair Trade Policies
7. Fiscal Responsibility
8. Win in Afghanistan
9. Do Right by Our Veterans
10. Allow All Americans to Serve
11. Reform Contracting Practices and Make Contractors Accountable
12. Stand with Allies and Pursue Diplomacy in the Middle East
13. Establish Energy Security
14. Lead to Combat Climate Change
These are some specific sections of the platform that attract my interest. There is much more to the platform. In general the platform provides a way for us to rebuild America. Just as our citizens have buried themselves in unsecured debt, our country has also slid further away from the financial security we once enjoyed. I cannot be unrealistic and expect our problems to be solved overnight. Andrew Jackson is the only president that paid off the national debt. But it is time we began to progress as we have in the past.
I can easily sit and debate what you may consider fair, such as returning higher taxes to those making over $250,000, but I do not think I can change your perception. I can only share my reasoning. If you wish we can discuss the specifics of these sections or you can read them yourself.