Joe Andrew was the Democratic National Committee chairman from 1999-2001, under former president Bill Clinton. He endorsed Hillary Clinton last year when she declared that she was running for president; although he has now surprisingly switched and announced his support for Obama. He did so in a news conference last Thursday in his hometown of Indianapolis, in hopes of convincing others in this crucial state to vote for him as well. Also, he has written a letter that he plans to send to other superdelegates that explains his reasonings behind his decision. He hopes that the party will soon be able to agree on a nominee so that the Democrats are not divided further. Andrew said, "I am convinced that the primary process has developed to the point that it's now bad for the Democratic Party". Andrew also said that "a vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote to continue the process, and a vote to continue this process is a vote that assists (Republican) John McCain". I agree with Andrew strongly on this point. I think that our country needs a break from the usual politics that have discouraged so many, and I think that Obama is the candidate that we need to break this cycle. As Andrew said, Hillary is just another politician; she will not change the way politics are done. She is going to play the game just like she and her husband have in the past. Not to say that Bill was bad, because I like Bill Clinton. But I just think that NOW is not the time for politicians like them. We need someone new who is going to satisfy those Americans who are not happy with the way things have been going.
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