You want change- what are the candidates exactly going to do?

Source: The choice is about who will bring change
The Sunday Star- Ledger September 7, 2008
Page 18 Section 1

I read this article in sunday's paper- it relayed information on the DNC and RNC central themes- Change. It is a campaign slogan which has been used in Barack Obama's campaign since day one, but even John McCain made his acceptance speech with the intention of promoting the change he plans on bringing to the white house. The problem with this is that John McCain is talking about the change, but isn't telling us exactly what he plans to do about the problems. During Barack Obama's speech however, he spoke more directly about how he will solve the problems in the government.

Obama's Plans/ Message: Barack Obama's main plan is to reverse the policies of the last eight years during the Bush administration. He plans on making health care "afforable, accessible," giving every child a "world-class education" and recovering America's situation with other nations.

McCain Plan: McCain's plan is weak, as he has told us what he wants to change, but has not given solid examples of what HOW he plans to make all of this change happen. He has said that he wants to reject how past presidents have done things, but not how he is going to get rid of George Bush's policies.

This article was interesting, as it could show many voters which candiate they can rely on most- which one is letting them know their plans. This article impacts any voter who is wondering which candidate is going to give the the change they need- and HOW they will get it for them. I care about it- mainly because I always want to know what is coming ahead in the future. I agree with the author, who said that Barack Obama is describing his plans much clearer than John McCain, and that he has gone further than John McCain in informing his voters about his plan for change.