Colony News: 2008 Presidential Race

We are smack dab in the middle of Presidential Race, which means we are going to be bombarded with political messages, policys, and platforms...many of which we laypeople do not understand and cannot relate to. With issues such as a poor housing market, unemployment, rising costs (let's not get started on gas prices), and the ongoing war on our radar...many of us just cannot understand why the Presidential Nominees are not talking about the issues that are directly affecting the American public.
So...during this hectic time, we will give you a little insight into what a political platform is, why it is important, and which sides of the issues many of the candidates fall on.

here are the first two to start you off...look forward to more platform posts as the presidential race continues.

Hilary Clinton (Democrat)
As the sole female presidential candidate, Hilary Rodham Clinton is seeking to change history. As the current senator of New York, Mrs. Clinton spent 8 years as as the First Lady of the United States, as the wife of Bill Clinton, and has authored two books, including the best selling "It Takes a Village".

Abortion: Clinton is pro-choice and against the ban on partial birth abortions (especially for mother's whose health is at risk. She is also for teen pregnancy prevention and contraceptive education.
Immigration: Clinton is for tighter border security, sanctions against those employing illegal aliens, and allowing illegal aliens to to earn legal status by paying fines and past due taxes.
Taxes: Clinton is for certain middle class tax cuts, child and adoption tax refunds, a repeal on the marriage penalty, and property tax relif. She is against the upper class tax cuts.
Iraq: Although she voted in 2002 for the use of military force, she introduced a bill in 2007 repealing that authority and is against the Bush troop surge.
Enviornment: She supports education and programs to increase research and efficiency of energy use.


Mitt Romney (Republican)
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Romney is the former governnor of Massachusetts and was CEO of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Abortion: Romney believes Roe v. Wade should be overturned and believes the states should have the power to decide. He previoulsy supported abortion. He does not support the constitutional ban on abortion.
Immigration: Romney believes the border should be protected to decrease the number of immigrants allowed in, he supports building a fence on the US/Mexico border, and is against amnesty. He does, howver, support bringing more skilled workers into the US.
Iraq: Supports the current administrations strategy in Iraq.
Taxes: Supports lowering taxes and simplifying the Tax Code. He also supports business tax cuts.
Energy: Believes the US should be independent from foreign oil and supports alternative fuel sources.