This is a big day, a super day, in the US, as it is “Super Tuesday” with many lining up to choose their candidate of choice in 22 states for the Democrats and 21 states for the Republicans. There is a great deal at stake today with an anticipated close vote between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. For the Republicans it appears John McCain is in the lead over Mitt Romney.

Winding up with the voting in California, it could be a very interesting day or evening.

Even the stars have gotten involved, such as Oprah Winfrey who is supporting Obama. Then again there is the governor of California, Arnold Swarzenegger, and his wife, Maria Shriver, who are divided on the issue. He is supporting McCain for the Republicans and she is supporting Obama, for the Democrats.

Households are divided over whom they will support. The most interesting situation is with the Democrats as it pits a black man running against a woman to become President. Either choice would be a first. Adding to this special situation is the fact that it is occurring between the front runners in one political party in the same year. Many people have been waiting a long time to have a highly regarded candidate and potential President from either “category”.

Many are torn with having to make that choice between the two. Sure it is said that race or gender does not matter. That may be a politically correct statement, yet the facts indicate otherwise.

So this is a big day indeed and it may or may not decide a winner as predictions of a close vote not giving anyone a clear path to the oval office. Then again, it just may do that.

As for those of us who are not participating in this historic event we still have a keen interest in who will become the next President.

The world as we know it may be at stake. Time for a change? You bet. Take your best shot now.

Who will you choose?

Cheers,

Gene

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