"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." - President Barack Obama.
The election is finally over, and Democrat Barack Obama is declared the next president of the United States of America. For the first time in American history, an African American is going to lead the country. More than just ethnicity, Obama has impacted the Republican party and the youth vote in certain matters.
The electoral results suggested that the Republican party should be more (in the best way to put it) like "Democrats". As times change, so do the views of the American people. The public is no longer amenable to the traditional Republican message of lower taxes and limited government in an age of economic insecurity. Abandoning certain conservative principles would boost up the popularity for Republicans, for the "era of small government is over".
Young voters, especially those around the age of 18, have a massive importance on the election. They know much more about the future society than middle aged and elderly citizens do. Whoever the young audiences vote for give political leaders an idea of what they are seeking from the government. As time continues, traditions change which causes a change in political views. The ethnicity barrier and the barrier between straights and gays is becoming thinner and thinner, as evidence shown by states legalizing gay marriage and Obama being elected as president.
Technology has also provided information on both candidates. Each presidential candidate has their own website promoting their election. This is an astounding way to give the American people information on the two candidates and have better insight on who to vote for. The election was completely modernized, and a great success in the long run.
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I don't think that the era of the small government is over yet. Sure for the time being the people want economic reform and stuff like that but in time I think that the republicans will take control again.
I wouldn't go as far as saying Republicans need to be more like Democrats... but I definitely agree with you here.
I think people in our generation and around us now definitely lean more democratic. However, there are still many many conservative Republican thinkers in our country. I think that if the Republican party were to change their basic beliefs, they would lose the support of many voters.
As far as young voters are concerned, I can't help but wonder if we will change. In our school at least, most people voted for Obama. Obama (and Democrats in general) have higher taxes than Republicans. Perhaps, when we are really feeling the taxes cut into our earnings/savings, we will feel and vote differently.
I think Obama will continue the aspect of a small, limited government. Many people think that he wants a big controlling government. I think that many people will be surprised at how much he will improve the economy.
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