r u awke??? The Obama camp clearly has a sense of humor. Not only did it start sending out its text message announcement about Biden at, that's right, 3 a.m., there is also something delicious about using this truncated form of communication to disclose the selection of one of the most garrulous politicians in history. He's also "articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy." And a very good pick, especially given the urgent need to put an end to McCain's perceived strength on national security. Expect to see "Kinnock," "Anita Hill," and "Dunkin' Donuts" spike on Google Trends. The DNC starts tomorrow, and HuffPost is hosting a discussion on New Media, and also offering harried conventioneers a place to unplug and recharge at The Oasis.
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Sorry to hear about your injury but it's good that you are taking a lesson worth sharing from it. Slowing down and relaxing from time to time is part of the balance in life that most of us miss.
In the 1960's the Southern Democrats left the Democratic party because of the Civil Rights Act and became Republicans.
Now, because the Civil Rights Act gave black people the right to vote and a black man the right to be President, the "white working people"" (as HRC says) will vote Republican.
I'm sure that's fuelling a lot of the PUMAs though they'd never admit it. Racism is often tolerated so when it wasn't this time, they felt like since Obama wasn't losing, it had to be because of sexism. They took it personally as an attack against them so every single horrible thing that could be insinuated against Obama they believed.
The thing is, if a white male beat Hillary in the primary, they'd accept it.
Because Obama is a black man, they see it as the ultimate insult and therefore cannot and will not accept it.
Why don't they have a special night for all of other Democratic candidates and their voters. I am sure their voters feel and felt just as strongly about their Candidate. Please stop this stupid madness and move on to try to put the Presidency back into the Democrat hands to change the horrific past 8 years, my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your VP choice is just terrible! You had everyone to chose from, Governor: Kathleen Sebelius, Governor Tim Kaine, Jim Webb and the list goes on...
You picked Jon Biden!!!! Jon Biden is a good man, nothing personal against him.
But Barack, he represents EVERYTHING BUT CHANGE.
He is the democratic version of John McCain - Older, white man, who has made a career in the Senate.
I expected more from you. I wanted to see brave Barack, not safe Barack.
I wish you would stop trying to come to the center and just take a stand.
Example: Oil drilling, NOT OK! NOT OK BEFORE -NOT OK NOW- NOT OK EVER!
Doesn't solve the current crisis and it will not solve the issue 15 years from now either,
when the oil will actually be available.
I am AGAIN, so disappointed. You have become the better of 2 bad choices.
Where is the man who had the guts, the spirit, the courage?
I wish you would stop playing safe politics. The country is a mess
you can be bold, people desperately need change, do not under estimate us.
This was your chance to show to the Republicans and the to the undecided voters that you were
different, you had what it takes to shake things up, to put your money where you mouth is, but no, you bent over and gave in.
So sad.
Patty Da Silva
http://www.pattydasilva.com
As a "Certified Distressed Property Expert " -- (and certified Republican?) -- I'd think you'd be a bit more careful with the details.
Not all older, white men are the same. Joe Biden made a career in politics actually representing his constituents (including, unfortunately, the banking industry that is so much a part of Delaware). He is, for the most part, a liberal Democrat. I can respectfully disagree with some of his opinions and still vote for him in good conscience. His long knowledge of congressional politics will be very helpful in implementing Obama's policies. Keep in mind that, except for the bizarre situation we've had for the last seven and a half years, the VP does not make policy.
Athena sprang fully formed from the brow of Zeus. We're not going to see that happen. Other than new-born infants, everyone arrived at today via yesterday, with baggage. Unlike McCain, Biden isn't dragging his 1968 suitcase out at every opportunity to show how badly he was hurt and how heroic, and how that excuses every inanity that comes out of his mouth.
I suppose you think that experience should have clinched the nomination for her.
Just goes to show, life ain't always fair and you don't always get what you want.
Grow up.
I felt less than special to get the long awaited message while I was asleep. I learned of the pick from the breakfast mannequinns on network TV after waking up.
If Obama had informed his supporters a full 24 hours in advance, he would have energized his core supporters in time for the convention. Instead, he only succeeded in making his supporters feel used.
Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:48:45 AM [View Source]
I copied this date and time from the actual email. I stayed up, refreshing my email dozens of times, fell asleep and was awoken by some announcement....at 2:57 on, I think, MSNBC. I went to my email and the Obama campaign had sent the Biden announcement. I think it is mere opinion that the "3 a.m." coincidence was coordinated....Let's stir the pot, but let's get the right ingredients.
The Obama headquarters are in Chicago - CENTRAL TIME ZONE.
California got the messages before Midnight - PACIFIC TIME ZONE
Not everyone lives on the east coast!
The media on the east coast said 3am because they are in the eastern time zone.
Obama's team in Chicago sent the messages out before 2am central time :)