'I'm with Her': President Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

'I'm with Her': President Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton

Why I support Obama's endorsement of Hillary Clinton.

6
'I'm with Her': President Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton

It’s election time, and it seems that the election has narrowed down to two candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In recent events, President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the democratic party presidential nominee.

President Obama released an endorsement video after meeting Clinton’s opposing candidate, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. He said that she is the most qualified person “ever” for president. President Obama and Hillary Clinton will soon be campaigning together. In the video, Obama states that he wants those who have been with him since the beginning of his journey as president to be the first to know that he supports Clinton. “I’m with Her,” he says. He is excited to start campaigning for her.

The two competed for the democratic nomination in 2008 and President Obama later appointed her as secretary of state. Following President Obama’s endorsement, Clinton said to Reuters that his endorsement “means the world.”

The Presumptive Nominee Donald Trump tweeted following Obama’s endorsement saying that his endorsement means he wants "four more years of Obama” and “nobody else does,” to which Clinton replied, “Delete your account.”

Obama hopes to keep the White House in the hands of democrats and hopes that his endorsement of Hillary Clinton will make it more likely. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders will continue to campaign but says that he looks forward to “working together” with Clinton to defeat Donald Trump.

As a first time voter, it’s safe to say that I am disappointed with the options that I have to vote for as the next president of the United States. As I’ve grown older, I’ve shaped my political values and views and if I’m being honest, and honesty is the best policy, neither of the presidential candidates quite line up with these views. Regardless of my dislike towards either of these candidates, I will have to choose one over the other to vote for - because not voting will not do ANYONE good.

Through my education and experience in learning about politics, I've discovered my views as liberal and democratic. I cannot and will not bring myself to vote for Donald Trump. I cannot imagine this country in his hands. Having him as the person running our country will set America back if he does actually do a fraction of what he has promised to do: Build a wall along the southern border, defund Planned Parenthood, temporarily ban most Muslims from entering the U.S., etc. The steps we have made regarding equality and the rights of minorities will be extremely threatened, and I cannot vote for that. I will not vote in favor of that. I would much rather vote for the lesser of the two evils, which I believe is Clinton.

With that said, please vote in the upcoming election. I know it’s difficult when neither candidates truly line up with your beliefs, values, and morals, but not voting is a vote in itself. This is your future, please take advantage of the voice that you have in how it will pan out. Hillary Clinton is not my first choice in who I would like to have as president. Her past disturbs me, and I’m nervous for what her future holds - but I believe she is the best option. I guess you could say, I’m with Her, too. I'm in support of Obama's endorsement of Hillary Clinton because I think it's the best way for the future of America to be in the hands of someone who better lines up with my views.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

17354
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

946267
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

122980
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lots of people sat on the cinema wearing 3D glasses
Pinterest

Ever wonder what your friend meant when they started babbling about you taking their stapler? Or how whenever you ask your friend for a favor they respond with "As You Wish?" Are you looking for new and creative ways to insult your friends?

Well, look no further. Here is a list of 70 of the most quotable movies of all time. Here you will find answers to your questions along with a multitude of other things such as; new insults for your friends, interesting characters, fantastic story lines, and of course quotes to log into your mind for future use.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments