I Hate Election Year

It never fails.  Every four years, when it’s time for the presidential election, I get a sick feeling in my stomach.  I do have to have gall bladder surgery in the next couple of weeks, but it isn’t that. I think I’ve posted about this before, so excuse me for repeating.  But, the closer we get to November 4th, the more uptight I get.  I never like any of the candidates… at least not since Clinton was re-elected in 1996. But, the last three elections and maybe a couple before that, I was always thinking I had to pick between two (or three) people I didn’t like and I get really nervous.

When I really think about it, I don’t know why I care so much.  I will end up voting and possibly won’t have made my final decision until I’m in the voting booth, but it really doesn’t matter who I choose.  I live in a state that, when the race is close, will always go Democrat.  So, I feel like in the national election, my vote really doesn’t count anyway.  I could just close my eyes and randomly pick during elections like this one. New York will choose Obama and if I don’t want Obama, there’s not a damn thing I can do about it. 

McCain has screwed himself.  I think he had an excellent chance before he chose his running mate.  I will not base my vote on the vice-presidential candidate, but some will and she is not his only problem.  I watched a portion of the debate and was much more impressed by Obama than McCain in how they handled themselves.  Bill Clinton won two elections because he has charisma.  He knows how to speak. I thought John McCain had enough brains and class to win a debate, but he seemed like he’s giving up or something.  Maybe that’s it. Maybe he’s giving up.  He’s got cold feet. This country is in deep shit and he doesn’t want to deal with it.  That’s hard to believe because he’s not the cowardly type, but I can’t figure out why he couldn’t look Obama in the eye, speak directly to him, and act like he had the self-confidence he’s had up to this point.

So, to say I’m undecided would be an understatement.  There’s still time and I hope McCain get’s back on track.  I don’t think I would be happy voting for Obama, but it’s still a possibility, at this point.  I know he’d try to make a few changes that I would be happy with, but how successful he is might not be too likely.  I don’t have a lot of confidence in nationwide changes.  Things never get better.  They either get worse or stay the same. 

I know I’m pessimistic, but I can’t help it with the way things are going.  Gas prices, 700 BILLION dollar bailout, healthcare in the toilet, my bank account dwindling. I’m not only pessimistic, I’m a bit depressed.  AND I’ve got to have my freaking gall bladder out! It will be all over by November 5 and I won’t have to worry about it anymore… until 2012, that is.