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In a cozy Coconut Grove shop redolent of incense, Sandra Richardson hovers over six colorful tarot cards laid before her on a silk-covered table. She ponders the question: Obama or McCain?The middle-age self-described psychic consultant sweeps her ash blond hair from her shoulders. A crystal dangles around her neck. She points to the ace of cups-one of the three cards she drew for McCain. On it, a royal blue vessel emanates red, white, and gold squiggles."This is a card with new emotional beginnings," she says. Her hazel eyes examine it before she laughs. "It's hard to imagine with a Republican, right?"Pollsters, schmolsters. Who's to say South Florida's psychics and astrologers can't choose 'em? So Miami New Times sought presidential picks from intuits ranging from Richardson, a former psychic friend of Dionne Warwick's, to Fran Baskerville, whose predictions flow forth in song.And where would any such story be without Walter? Let's begin with the big man of the star-crossed Spanish-language world: Walter Mercado. We don't have the masthead to make direct contact with the famed feathered-haired Puerto Rican astrologer known for his lavish jewelry and gender-bending costumes.But his office sent written thoughts.Sadly, Mercado saw Hillary Clinton as the best head-of-state material."Her moon is in Pisces, making her very compassionate, intuitive, the voice of the people that cannot be heard or are afraid to speak. She would have been the perfect president for the United States," he wrote.He was split when it came to the current contenders. "Barack Obama is a candidate that believes in change, will unite opponents, and will be an inspiration for the younger generation. McCain signifies mentality, reasoning, and experience. I personally believe that in order for the Democratic Party to win this presidential election, they have to unite and overcome their differences. If not, we will be facing four more years of the Republican Party."To read more go to:
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