I too, as a Democrat am very happy for Dick Cheney to endorse John McCain. It truly shows the connection of mentality that exists to the American people. That being a warring,exploitive mentality that allows the very few to become extremely rich at eveyone elses expense. They could care less about the lives lost. This era of greed needs to end!

I am from Michigan. We have a democrat governor and a democrat congress. We could not be in worse shape. Our taxes keep going up as our jobs go away. Businesses leave and the Democrats seem happy. They want more spending and more taxes. I was a Democrat, but since they put me out of a job three months ago from their failed economy, I am switching over to the republicans.

Take it from an old democrat - Obama is no good for us now!

Cheney's still around? Wow, I thought he and the other cave dwellers were out hunting down terrorists, cardiologists, and civil liberties. Does anyone know if he disintegrates in the sunlight? I bet he does!
Lastly, has anyone ever looked forward to a lame duck presidential time period this much?

Champagne's still on ice, regardless if the presidential pardon wand casts a long shadow.

Here's to a new future!

The Civic Center where I will vote is two blocks from my home. I will walk over later (maybe drink a cocktail on the way to celebrate!) I am 42 and very excited to cast my very first vote for a President. I intend to be the last person to vote in my small town. I just have to have the final say!

I don't know how much change either side is bringing to the table. Biden and McCain are both "old-timers," and Obama and Palin are "new to the scene." Both are pulling the party line, and neither party has "changed" their line.

Maybe people mean, "New Faces."

I don't like "SPIN" in the press because why would Obama say McCain is not change if Biden can represent change on the Obama ticket.

Neither of the two "major" candidates are altering much, and there is little/much to like about both.

I don't like "redistribution of wealth"--I have been teaching my kids that the harder you work, the more you may make. Now we say--you don't have to work as hard since we will be redistributing to you... I do NOT make anywhere near 100k...

I don't like "I won't sit down to discuss issues with our opponents (Iran, North Korea, etc.). Both candidates will debate each other prior to the election (and that such debate is required/helpful), but one says "I won't discuss our differences with our "opponents" once I am elected? How does that work again?

I don't like that Obama did not agree to the campaign contribution limits. Aren't the "lobbyists" and other "interest groups" being complained about use those "methods" to funnel money to the candidates?

Change would be a candidate saying:

1. I support OUR liberties: from pro-choice to pro-gun rights--each with certain limits/conditions (notification to parents/spouse/etc, permit requirements, etc.);
2. I support a strong military that can help us in our discussions with other countries/parties or outside of those discussions if necessary;
3. English is the language of the USA. We should not enable anyone to not learn English--the language can bring us together since no party seems willing to mix customs rapidly;
4. Immigration is great, illegal immigration is not. Illegal immigrants go to the back of the line because any other options says it is okay to be unfair and to violate our laws;
5. Neither my opponent nor I are economic experts. However, I will have a bi-partisan group of economic experts like Buffet, Greenspan, etc. to advise, support, and make our economic policies;
6. Health-Care is important. The easiest way to support business providing health care is to provide tax relief via a tax credit for each employee covered under a company plan;
7. Providing energy is important, and solar and wind should be on the top of our list due to their supply and inability to be "cut off" by those that oppose us. Electric vehicles are not a "solution" since the batteries must be disposed of--perhaps requiring disposal in the areas where "electric car users" live should be required... If you don't want it in your backyard, you shouldn't want it in anyone's back yard...
8. Hydrogen powered vehicles would be important--they release water vapor. "Nuff said." Perhaps we can use the solar and wind power to "power" the production of hydrogen fuel? Has anyone looked at this?
9. Raise the minimum wage;
10. Welfare is fine, but you have to "work" to get it. No "free" checks unless there is some proven, medical reason perhaps?

Change is more than a new face, it is an alteration in the "party line."

Just my two cents... Everyone else is entitled to their opinion...