Tuesday voters will make a choice for the leader of the United States for the next four years.
The winner will face unprecedented issues — the economy, the war in Iraq, other world issues, health care, the budget deficit and others that will surface.
The winner also will probably choose a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, as well as key judges on federal courts.
Solving these issues or making these decisions will not be easy.
Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have all the answers.
We certainly don’t agree with all of Sen. John McCain’s proposals nor with Sen. Barrack Obama’s ideas.
And whoever is elected will have to work with what is expected to be an even larger Democratic majority in both the U.S. House and the U. S. Senate.
Obama has certainly energized his supporters that say “enough is enough.”
Their message is that we need change.
McCain pushes his differences with President George Bush and how his administration will be different.
Each man has tried hard, even though it has gotten more personal as the campaign heads into the final stretch, to keep it focused on the issues.
But now the time comes for voters to make their choice.
Most have decided, and we hope it’s because of issues that they believe their candidate stands for and not because of “how bad it will be if the other man gets elected.”
McCain has the track record to show us he is the most qualified to lead our nation.
His service in the Senate, the ability to work across party lines, make him a stronger candidate.
His experience with national defense issues makes him a stronger candidate.
His experience with foreign affairs makes him a stronger candidate.
His fiscal conservatism makes him a stronger candidate.
And, if as expected, the Democrats gain even more control in Congress, it will be good to have a strong voice as president to question their proposals.
U. S. Senate, Congress
South Carolina voters get to vote for one of its two U.S. Senate seats and all of its U. S. House seats.
In the Pee Dee, both Democratic incumbents Rep. John Spratt and Rep. James Clyburn face opposition.
Clyburn is being opposed by Republican Nancy Harrelson.
Spratt is opposed by Republican Albert Spencer, a 64-year-old professor of physical education and sports management at Limestone College in Gaffney, and Frank Waggoner, a 48-year-old bus supervisor for the Sumter County School District who is running as a Constitution Party candidate.
The two congressmen serve their districts and their state well. Their seniority and experience make them the best candidates.
Graham, who has shown the ability to compromise when needed and when to stand up and “fight,” is also the best candidate by far.
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