By breaking the nexus between lobbyists and government departments, Obama is doing something that hasn't been done before. He has raised the ethical bar higher than any previous president.
Palin is one-person reiteration of everything from "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" (early round dismissal?) up through and including "Survivor."
With the post-election analysis season almost over, it's worth taking one final look at some of the characters who ensured President-elect Obama would make it to the White House.
When you need your right-wing talking points accepted wholesale, who you gonna call? I'd call ABC's Charlie Gibson. From an interview with Barack Obam...
We'll have plenty of time to dissect this pig after November 4th, but I wanted to get a head start on some of the most egregious acts of political malpractice I have ever seen at this level of politics in my life.
His campaign seems based on one idea alone: because of who he is -- not what he has done as a senator, not what he wants to do as president, but who he is -- John McCain should be president.
I live in the small mountain town of Prescott, Arizona. This town is developing into a larger city, but for a city dweller, it still is small. The i...
October has not been a good month for Rick Davis, the notorious uber-lobbyist who's also managing John McCain's failed campaign for the American presi...
We must assume that Phil Gramm, Randy Scheunemann, Charlie Black, Rick Davis and Nancy Pfotenhauer would figure prominently in a McCain-Palin administration.
Rick Davis went on to urge the 2004 presidential nominees "to publicly order their supporters not to go there," as that was "[t]he only way to stop the expected mud-slinging."
He has now earned the ignominious fate of a public "court martial" in polling places all across America on November 4th.
I've recently spent a lot of time talking with top Republicans, virtually all of whom think Obama has it won. One or two said, wistfully, "What about the Whitey tape, maybe that would change it?" Of course, there is no Whitey tape.
The Keating Five connections are very troubling for what they mean today -- both on economic philosophy and on McCain's willingness to get cozy with special interests.
It seems especially relevant now to highlight McCain's questionable relationship with his embattled campaign manager, Rick Davis, and Davis' controversial clients.
McCain is being deceitful with his sudden populist message and support for regulation; his economic policies still favor our nation's wealthy elite.
According to campaign insiders, the decision to select a hoofed mammal to replace Gov. Palin evolved after Sen. McCain watched his running mate's performance in a series of interviews with CBS's Katie Couric.
I love the McCain campaign's way of confronting reality -- ignore it and make up whatever seems most expeditious, truth be damned. It avoids having to deal with pesky little annoyances like facts.
The disconnect between McCain's words and his actions, all in an effort to distort his record, is the central approach to his campaign. And it smells a lot like the last eight years of Bush.
Pelosi has made a difference in negotiating this bailout while still managing to speak directly with the public (imagine that!).
When that salary ended, Davis asked for, and received, a consultant fee from Freddie Mac that payed him $15,000 a month.
In a political crisis, Team McCain moves to change the subject and stay away from what may be unfriendly issues and instead switches back to a negative focus on Obama's personality and image.
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Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac need to fall flat on their faces. They are not needed. MC Cain knows what to do with the economy Obama does not. Obama has not the slightest clue what to do with the economy. His plan would cause more disruption and a bigger mess. McCain knows what is needed. The American public is not stupid. They know the medi is bias and they know that all the TV stations are slaanted in their reporting. So, guess what. McCain is the right man for the job. And, McCain will win in Novembe, Thank God for that.
"McCain knows what to do with the economy."
Yeah, because McCain said it, so it must be true. Interesting that so many economists don't agree with McCain on that point.
McCain also says that he knows how to get Osama- if he does, why is he holding on to that information? Isn't that aiding a terrorist?
McCain spent his time talking about the TAIL of the BEAST!
Obama spent his time talking about the BODY of the BEAST!
Examples (just a FEW):
$18 Billion in Earmarks -versus- $300 Billion in tax cuts for the RICH!
War stories -versus- the TRUTH about IRAQ and that we must GET OUT!
The Surge -versus- Why DID WE GO INTO IRAQ IN 2003 WITHOUT CAUSE!
Military Strategy/Tactics -versus- Troops in Afghanistan to fight the REAL TERRORISTS!
Phoney health care credits and offsetting taxes -versus- Real Health Coverage
I am sorry to say, but McCain spends TOO MUCH TIME GRANDSTANDING and being a drama queen.
Now McCainhas a "Gambling Problem" PLUS his Campaign Has Massive Ties To Gambling Industry?
That does not sound good to me.
We CAN'T AFFORD any more REPUBLICAN BIG SPENDERS.
McCain has been too shifty to convince me he's that reliable. Not.
There's too many doubts or what goes on with McCain behind the scenes.
I'd rather vote for common sense, reliability, responsibility. And THAT'S NOT McCain.
I am so disgusted by Rick Davis and the McCain campaign. Who do they think they are?
Subpoenas? No, we don't have to follow them. We're special.
Palin addressing the American public? We'll get around to it...you know, if there is time.
Deregulation? Yeah, that's a great idea. But only if you are like us, and receive $15,000 a month from different firms.
From whence does this ego come? And why are we allowing it? Where are our expectations?
McCain was unable make eye contact with Obama which makes him look weak and cowardly. He seemed edgy and uncomfortable throughout. Obama became relaxed and in charge. McCain has been having a tough time zeroing in on a clear message. In part this is because he has changed his message so often - he often reverses position and parrots what Obama says. Earmarks - are his one-trick pony for the economy - he had nothing else to offer except a continuation of disastrous Bush policies. McCain"s failed theatrical ploy of canceling the debate, his failure to dominate Obama on foreign policy and failure to separate himself from the last eight years of the Bush nightmare proved McCain"s undoing. It was frustrating to watch Obama act deferential toward McCain and I have been pleasantly suprised to read in several places that this tactic was deliberate and appreciated by uncommitted voters. Perhaps he is confident enough in his base that he allows us to temporarily writhe in agony while he captures the critical swing votes. Most polls show a wide margin of approval by these voters after the debate. Obama has clearly emerged as the winner.
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