At the Risk of Getting Political...

I know the rules, there are certain things you don't talk about at the dinner table, in mixed company, or at all (if you're smart). Politics is one of those sticky subjects that you have to approach carefully. But, I feel the very strong, overwhelming need to blog about Hillary Clinton running for President! On one hand, I can't say I'm shocked that Hillary would be the first woman to run. But on the other hand, I'm surprised and excited that it's actually happening!

Despite the fact that the requirements to run for President do not include gender, one might assume that it did given the over 200 year presidential history of the United States (starting with George Washington in 1789). In order to hold office, you must be a natural born US citizen, at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the United States for at least fourteen years. As past elections have proven, it helps if you have a few political experiences on your resume as well. Somehow just being a US citizen over the age of 35 doesn't quite cut it in the eyes of the nation. Go figure!

Anyways, I myself am not a political person. In fact, I can think of about a hundred torturous things that I'd rather have done to me rather than talk politics. So, the good news is that you will not find any political rants coming from me. The bad news (for some of you) is that you will not hear my political rants and views. There are plenty of other blogs out there that are dedicated to politics. I am simply happy about the history in the making. I find it very exciting that Hillary's running for President! And in the meantime, I will show my support.

In the name of "girl power," GO HILLARY!!!

Happy Campaigning,
Payton

P.S. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog entry are those of the author's and not of TheFind.