May 18, 2008
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Obama's Struggle With Typical Liberal Hypocrisy
100% agreed posted 05/17/2008 at 15:25:24
No, you are not an idiot, but imagine the outcry if Clinton would call a black guy "blacky".
One older GOP congressman called Obama "that boy" and was grilled. (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/gop-rep-refers-to-obama-as-that-boy/)
What bugs me is the bias that I can notice here in elsewhere in blogspace and the media every single day. Attack Obama and you are a racist, attack Clinton and you get a pad on the back.
I as a man do not vote for a man, because we are of the same gender. I as a white male do not necessarily vote according to the color of my skin. I vote for the candidate who is best suited to win and to handle the business of being President.
Blacks vote for Obama, because he is the black candidate, woman vote for Obama, because they are free and independent enough to turn their backs on another woman.
I vote for Clinton, because she has the better health care plan, a better voting record on different issues that are important to me, because she has a long record of bi-partisan work, because she is a workhorse with an amazing energy, because she is a fighter, because she inspires. What about you? posted 05/17/2008 at 15:24:26
One older GOP congressman called Obama "that boy" and was grilled. (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/gop-rep-refers-to-obama-as-that-boy/)
What bugs me is the bias that I can notice here in elsewhere in blogspace and the media every single day. Attack Obama and you are a racist, attack Clinton and you get a pad on the back.
I as a man do not vote for a man, because we are of the same gender. I as a white male do not necessarily vote according to the color of my skin. I vote for the candidate who is best suited to win and to handle the business of being President.
Blacks vote for Obama, because he is the black candidate, woman vote for Obama, because they are free and independent enough to turn their backs on another woman.
I vote for Clinton, because she has the better health care plan, a better voting record on different issues that are important to me, because she has a long record of bi-partisan work, because she is a workhorse with an amazing energy, because she is a fighter, because she inspires. What about you? posted 05/17/2008 at 15:24:26
He may be winning against Clinton, but he will lose against McCain.
Take a look at the polls from Rasmussen, who decided to no longer track the Democrats, because they feel it is over. Nevertheless, they still ask in statewide polls how voters would decide between Obama-McCain and Clinton-McCain.
Tell you what, she does much better than him. Not only would she beat McCain 279-242, Michigan tied (latest winning poll from New Mexico not included, so add 5 for her and substract 5 from McCain), she polls better than Obama, who actually loses against McCain 237-290, Indiana tied (http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2008/Obama/Maps/May17.html).
If you include New Mexico, which both win based on Rasmussen, she wins 21, Obama 19.
She wins southern states Arkansas, Florida and West Virginia, he would lose them all.
She polls better than Obama in places like Kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi or Missouri.
Wasn't he supposed to be the one who redraws the political map?
Just words? posted 05/17/2008 at 15:12:18
Take a look at the polls from Rasmussen, who decided to no longer track the Democrats, because they feel it is over. Nevertheless, they still ask in statewide polls how voters would decide between Obama-McCain and Clinton-McCain.
Tell you what, she does much better than him. Not only would she beat McCain 279-242, Michigan tied (latest winning poll from New Mexico not included, so add 5 for her and substract 5 from McCain), she polls better than Obama, who actually loses against McCain 237-290, Indiana tied (http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2008/Obama/Maps/May17.html).
If you include New Mexico, which both win based on Rasmussen, she wins 21, Obama 19.
She wins southern states Arkansas, Florida and West Virginia, he would lose them all.
She polls better than Obama in places like Kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi or Missouri.
Wasn't he supposed to be the one who redraws the political map?
Just words? posted 05/17/2008 at 15:12:18
Tennessee GOP Attacks Michelle Obama, Obama Camp Hits Back
My guess is that they put you on a mailing list and spam you with Republican propaganda and ask you for money... posted 05/15/2008 at 20:33:04
Camp Obama had no problems smearing Clinton's family... posted 05/15/2008 at 20:30:28
Massive Blowback To NARAL's Obama Endorsement
If you are looking for divissiveness, try Obama: black-white, young-old, educated-uneducated, rich-poor, male-female, urban-rural lieberal-conservative.
Black voters support him, because he is black.
Female voters refuse to support Clinton, because she is a female and supporting her would look too partisan. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:53:03
Black voters support him, because he is black.
Female voters refuse to support Clinton, because she is a female and supporting her would look too partisan. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:53:03
He has voted 'present' 7 (!) times. That means "I am not for or against it, but I heard the arguments."
I want a president who makes up his/her mind, who picks sides and fight for what is right. Senator Casey endorsed Obama because of Obama's commitment to pro-life, so whose side is Obama on? I frankly don't know. I Guess "Whoever's winning more votes".
Or look at gun control. Supports gun control, but tells voters in Idaho that he will not take away their guns. Always trying to have it both ways... That's old politics, not leadership and change. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:48:45
I want a president who makes up his/her mind, who picks sides and fight for what is right. Senator Casey endorsed Obama because of Obama's commitment to pro-life, so whose side is Obama on? I frankly don't know. I Guess "Whoever's winning more votes".
Or look at gun control. Supports gun control, but tells voters in Idaho that he will not take away their guns. Always trying to have it both ways... That's old politics, not leadership and change. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:48:45
I agree 100% posted 05/16/2008 at 05:42:15
I'd rather say Obama is punished by his endorsements. MoveOn.org, Kennedy, Kerry, Michael Moore, NARAL. He is already the most liberal senator in the Senate and this string of liberal endorsements will scare conservative voters away. The big issues in the GE will be same-sex marriage, abortion, gun control, Iraq, the economy.
People feel strongly about these issues and while it will win him votes in the blue states, it will lose him the red and swing states. You can't win on the blue states alone, you need swing states and surprise pick-ups such as Arkansas which Clinton would win against McCain by 14 (!) points.
The only things left to doom Obama are endorsements from Carter, Pelosi and Gore. People talk about Clinton being divisive. Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. The only thing Obama is about to unite is the Republican side for a "last stand". posted 05/16/2008 at 05:40:11
People feel strongly about these issues and while it will win him votes in the blue states, it will lose him the red and swing states. You can't win on the blue states alone, you need swing states and surprise pick-ups such as Arkansas which Clinton would win against McCain by 14 (!) points.
The only things left to doom Obama are endorsements from Carter, Pelosi and Gore. People talk about Clinton being divisive. Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. The only thing Obama is about to unite is the Republican side for a "last stand". posted 05/16/2008 at 05:40:11
This attitude might cost your guy 16 million votes.
Go check the numbers, she currently leads in the popular vote, including Florida and Michigan, who have a delegate problem, not a vote problem. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:32:49
Go check the numbers, she currently leads in the popular vote, including Florida and Michigan, who have a delegate problem, not a vote problem. posted 05/16/2008 at 05:32:49
Just imagine for a second that NARAL had endorsed Clinton (and she has a good enough record for such an endorsement, an even better record than Obama)
Would there be an outcry that NARAL snubbed Obama? I guess not. Camp Obama would downplay it, saying "that's a women's issue, no wonder that they picked a woman."
NARAL's endorsement... Well, I can only shake my head and prepare myself for the next big Obama endorsement, the National Rifle Association... Or would they rather endorse Michael Moore? posted 05/16/2008 at 05:29:47
Would there be an outcry that NARAL snubbed Obama? I guess not. Camp Obama would downplay it, saying "that's a women's issue, no wonder that they picked a woman."
NARAL's endorsement... Well, I can only shake my head and prepare myself for the next big Obama endorsement, the National Rifle Association... Or would they rather endorse Michael Moore? posted 05/16/2008 at 05:29:47
I am amazed by the lack of support a female candidate receives from other women. Blacks vote for Obama, because he is black (sort of), women vote against Hillary Clinton, because they do not buy the gender arguement and want to show how independent they are. Some say they would support a female candidate, but not Clinton. I always wonder who they have in mind who could win 16.6 million votes, raise millions of dollars, have credit for millions and could survive the attacks from sexist media, feminists, their rivals and the Republicans? Pelosi? Feinstein? Boxer? Minner? Sebilius? Gimme a break!
Who do you women suppose to fight for you? A male senator from Arizona or a male senator from Illinois? In the question of pro-life or pro-choice, Obama decided to support no side or both. 7 x voted "present" in order to not anger one side or the other, argueing that people know his mind. How can we know Obama's mind if his position depends on the flavor of the day? A vote for or against abortion rights would have helped... Based on his most recent statements, he is more pro-life. At least, he loved to stand next to Senator Casey in Pennsylvania...
For the last 30 years, Clinton fought for women's rights and I can understand the outcry from some women about this endorsement. Compared to McCain, Obama is the slightly better choice, compared to Clinton, he is not the best choice. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:02:16
Who do you women suppose to fight for you? A male senator from Arizona or a male senator from Illinois? In the question of pro-life or pro-choice, Obama decided to support no side or both. 7 x voted "present" in order to not anger one side or the other, argueing that people know his mind. How can we know Obama's mind if his position depends on the flavor of the day? A vote for or against abortion rights would have helped... Based on his most recent statements, he is more pro-life. At least, he loved to stand next to Senator Casey in Pennsylvania...
For the last 30 years, Clinton fought for women's rights and I can understand the outcry from some women about this endorsement. Compared to McCain, Obama is the slightly better choice, compared to Clinton, he is not the best choice. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:02:16
Obama had no problem standing next to pro-lifer Casey in Pennsylvania....
Obama is pro life and pro choice, whatever wins him votes. NARAL sold out to a guy who couldn't care less for women. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:46:20
Obama is pro life and pro choice, whatever wins him votes. NARAL sold out to a guy who couldn't care less for women. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:46:20
John Edwards Endorses Obama... GOP Prospects "Worst Since Watergate"
When he dropped out, he appealed to both candidates to join him in his project to end poverty. Obama wasn't too hot on it, Clinton promised to install a "Czar" on poverty, whatever that might be.
Elizabeth Edwards likes Clinton's health care plan and she does not like Obama that much, so if I look closer at this thing, it makes less and less sense, unless there is a cabinet position in it for Edwards. But selling himself for a post? There are easier ways to commit political suicide or to sell out.
It is a pity that Edwards dropped out so early in the race, because if he had at least stayed on until after Super Tuesday, the Democratic primaries would look different now. Had he stayed on, he would have harmed Obama more than Hillary. Or to put it the other way round; Obama profited most by Edwards dropping out. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:54:17
Elizabeth Edwards likes Clinton's health care plan and she does not like Obama that much, so if I look closer at this thing, it makes less and less sense, unless there is a cabinet position in it for Edwards. But selling himself for a post? There are easier ways to commit political suicide or to sell out.
It is a pity that Edwards dropped out so early in the race, because if he had at least stayed on until after Super Tuesday, the Democratic primaries would look different now. Had he stayed on, he would have harmed Obama more than Hillary. Or to put it the other way round; Obama profited most by Edwards dropping out. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:54:17
Sorry, but this stinks.
Edwards is a coward who waited until the coast was clear and then offered his service to the strongest bidder.
Before North Carolina, his endorsement for either candidate would have had some impact, now he is only one ordinary Superdelegate, who did not have the guts to stand up for one candidate when the race was still open. On the other hand, Edwards was not able to make a splash in the primaries and failed to bring even his homestate in for Kerry in 2004, left alone any other southern state. As a running mate, he was useless and four years out of the senate have not improved his appeal. I mean, he is a multi-millinonaire who masqueraded as an Ordinary Joe and a working class hero with rolled-up shirt-sleaves and oily grin. Gimme a break!
This is not an endorsement to be proud of, especially since he was way closer to Clinton for a long time that to Obama. Obama's health care plan is a joke and he vigorously refused to take up any of Edwards pet projects, like to end poverty (which Clinton promised to take up), so this endorsement does not make any sense at all, other than soften the blow of the resounding defeat in West Virginia, where Obama failed to win just ONE district. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:46:58
Edwards is a coward who waited until the coast was clear and then offered his service to the strongest bidder.
Before North Carolina, his endorsement for either candidate would have had some impact, now he is only one ordinary Superdelegate, who did not have the guts to stand up for one candidate when the race was still open. On the other hand, Edwards was not able to make a splash in the primaries and failed to bring even his homestate in for Kerry in 2004, left alone any other southern state. As a running mate, he was useless and four years out of the senate have not improved his appeal. I mean, he is a multi-millinonaire who masqueraded as an Ordinary Joe and a working class hero with rolled-up shirt-sleaves and oily grin. Gimme a break!
This is not an endorsement to be proud of, especially since he was way closer to Clinton for a long time that to Obama. Obama's health care plan is a joke and he vigorously refused to take up any of Edwards pet projects, like to end poverty (which Clinton promised to take up), so this endorsement does not make any sense at all, other than soften the blow of the resounding defeat in West Virginia, where Obama failed to win just ONE district. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:46:58
Hillary And The Racist Gap
From AP:
"Barely a third of Clinton supporters say they'd vote for Obama over John McCain in a November matchup. As many claim they'd vote for Republican John McCain and a quarter said they would not vote for president. If that horse race were Clinton vs. McCain, half of Obama backers say they'd vote for Clinton, about three in 10 say they'd back McCain and the rest would stay home." (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j-rJkxLbJTFVe7_sztS_x_XcNpQwD90L0E580)
She has room to improve, especially since liberals and black voters vote for any Democrat. Obama is already maxed out in that department and he has little to gain from the Clinton camp, because he is black and liberal and her voters are white and conservative. Hispanics are notorious for staying at home on election day, so a candidate Obama would really face a tough time. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:43:18
"Barely a third of Clinton supporters say they'd vote for Obama over John McCain in a November matchup. As many claim they'd vote for Republican John McCain and a quarter said they would not vote for president. If that horse race were Clinton vs. McCain, half of Obama backers say they'd vote for Clinton, about three in 10 say they'd back McCain and the rest would stay home." (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j-rJkxLbJTFVe7_sztS_x_XcNpQwD90L0E580)
She has room to improve, especially since liberals and black voters vote for any Democrat. Obama is already maxed out in that department and he has little to gain from the Clinton camp, because he is black and liberal and her voters are white and conservative. Hispanics are notorious for staying at home on election day, so a candidate Obama would really face a tough time. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:43:18
It is a shame that Obama exploited racism and sexism throughout the whole primary season to gain political power and hurt his sole remaining rival, it undermined all the fight and struggles that minorities and women have gone through to be where they are today.
Which is "Where????" posted 05/14/2008 at 18:36:55
Which is "Where????" posted 05/14/2008 at 18:36:55
But people attacked Clinton, when she did something similar in the caucus states in Feburary... She had little chance there since her voters are older, less mobile and less well organised.
Nevertheless, she did not skip a single contest, she fought for every single vote in every single contest. Obama took a whole week off over Easter, plus additional days here and there.
This primary season is unique. For the first time in living memory, all states have the chance to have their say in the process and record turnout numbers speak volumes. If one candidate feels bored by this process and decides to go to more interesting states, the snubbed voters will remember.
The Democratic Party already received a wake-up call from West Virginia. Next week will hear the next ones from Kentucky and maybe even Oregon.
But I guess that the lemming instict is too strong in the Democratic party... posted 05/14/2008 at 18:34:12
Nevertheless, she did not skip a single contest, she fought for every single vote in every single contest. Obama took a whole week off over Easter, plus additional days here and there.
This primary season is unique. For the first time in living memory, all states have the chance to have their say in the process and record turnout numbers speak volumes. If one candidate feels bored by this process and decides to go to more interesting states, the snubbed voters will remember.
The Democratic Party already received a wake-up call from West Virginia. Next week will hear the next ones from Kentucky and maybe even Oregon.
But I guess that the lemming instict is too strong in the Democratic party... posted 05/14/2008 at 18:34:12
Yep, Lincoln split the country apart. The southern states left the union because they felt that Lincoln would not represent them, since he received zero votes in the south.
JFK? 6 years as congressman, 7 as US senator.
Clinton? 4 years as attorney general of Arkansas, more than 10 years as governor.
Obama? 8 years in a state senate without making any splash, votes 'present' on controversial issues or skipped the votes and had not even 4 of his 6 years as US Senator. Joined the senate in January 2005, announced his presidential bid in February of 2007, on the road since then. If i were a voter in Illinois, I would demand my money back. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:27:00
JFK? 6 years as congressman, 7 as US senator.
Clinton? 4 years as attorney general of Arkansas, more than 10 years as governor.
Obama? 8 years in a state senate without making any splash, votes 'present' on controversial issues or skipped the votes and had not even 4 of his 6 years as US Senator. Joined the senate in January 2005, announced his presidential bid in February of 2007, on the road since then. If i were a voter in Illinois, I would demand my money back. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:27:00
It took Kennedy 2 years and a big win in the mid-term election to get the respect from House and Senate and he had years as congressman and senator under his belt and was a war veteran.
How do you expect people like Byrd, Lautenberg, Pryor, Murtha, Rendell, Strickland, Lynch or Kennedy react to messages from president Obama, left alone Republicans? He would have a hard time to get them to do anything at all.
Unfortunately that will not happen, because if he is the candidate, McCain wins handily. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:15:19
How do you expect people like Byrd, Lautenberg, Pryor, Murtha, Rendell, Strickland, Lynch or Kennedy react to messages from president Obama, left alone Republicans? He would have a hard time to get them to do anything at all.
Unfortunately that will not happen, because if he is the candidate, McCain wins handily. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:15:19
To answer the last question, no, he can not overcome the racial gap. Throughout his whole campaign, he used race and sexism to fight Clinton. Every single statement from her or Bill or any other surrogate was twisted out of shape so that it could be interpreted as racist.
With such an approach, you are clearly unable to deal with the issue in a reasonable way. He will possibly go down in history as the first candidate of mixed-color (even if you call me racist, I would not call him black, based on his background) who is going to win 90% of the black vote and still lose in a landslide. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:09:08
With such an approach, you are clearly unable to deal with the issue in a reasonable way. He will possibly go down in history as the first candidate of mixed-color (even if you call me racist, I would not call him black, based on his background) who is going to win 90% of the black vote and still lose in a landslide. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:09:08
Obama Visits Missouri During West Virginia Primary
dream on, he is way behind in that state. the assumption that Obama can color the map blue is a dream. The map will turn red in November, but the Democrats will keep both house and senate as a compensation. posted 05/12/2008 at 11:11:37
"Saturday Night Live's" Message From Hillary Clinton: "I Have No Ethical Standards" (VIDEO)
I am constantly surprised by the spot-on statements by the SNL people. Obama does not stand a chance against McCain and Clinton will win the electoral college without problems.
Do the Democrats want to win the election or do they want to finish as an honorable second? posted 05/11/2008 at 19:07:52
Do the Democrats want to win the election or do they want to finish as an honorable second? posted 05/11/2008 at 19:07:52
On The Trail, Obama Airbrushes Out Clinton's Name
The fact that some 200-odd superdelegates, including the head honchos Dean, Reid or Pelosi still remain uncommitted tells you that they still hope for a tide-turner, a game changer. Winning big in West Virginia could be such a turner. If she wins the remaining 6 contests, this will be a toss-up again.
Can't happen, you say? If Obama fights the remaining contests in a lazy, laidback, overconfident way, people might drift to the fighter. Winning West Virginia would be a great thing for Clinton and the Democratic party. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:07:28
Can't happen, you say? If Obama fights the remaining contests in a lazy, laidback, overconfident way, people might drift to the fighter. Winning West Virginia would be a great thing for Clinton and the Democratic party. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:07:28
Rangel Slams Clinton White Support Talk
Is this supposed to be a black list (pun would be intended, if it was not so obvious and so sad)?
After SuperduperTuesday, black superdelegates faced attacks and hate mail for supporting Hillary. I am still waiting for Obama to apologize for the way in which his "supporters" treated black officials who do not support Obama.
Tavis Smiley received threats and hate mail and even his family was attacked when he dared to criticize Obama.
Your wording suggests that you consider their endorsements as acts of betrayal. This is the racism that Obama pretends to fight against.
BTW: their explanation is plain and simple: good judgment, year-long personal relations and they know that Clinton is there to help, if they need help. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:37:07
After SuperduperTuesday, black superdelegates faced attacks and hate mail for supporting Hillary. I am still waiting for Obama to apologize for the way in which his "supporters" treated black officials who do not support Obama.
Tavis Smiley received threats and hate mail and even his family was attacked when he dared to criticize Obama.
Your wording suggests that you consider their endorsements as acts of betrayal. This is the racism that Obama pretends to fight against.
BTW: their explanation is plain and simple: good judgment, year-long personal relations and they know that Clinton is there to help, if they need help. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:37:07
Well, because it is not racist. The only ones playing the race card are in Obama's camp and it worked too well for them. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:28:20
You should not shout, but otherwise, you raise some good points. Obama's campaign injected race into the process, every time when he got into some kind of trouble and I think that this is disgusting.
I find it annoying that black voters base their vote only on the skin color of the candidates and "Yes" that is racist.
Obama's campaign is loopsided and he will never win the election with such a platform. Clinton is the far better candidate, because she has a broader coalition of all groups in society and she has more potential, because, unlike him, she is able to ralley his supporters behind her, if she is the candidate. Blacks and liberals vote for any Democrat.
He on the other hand has no chance with her Hispanic and Asian and Catholic and Jewish and Floridian and rural and blue collar vote. They will simply stay at home or vote McCain.
She will win and he will lose. Simple as that... posted 05/10/2008 at 19:26:46
I find it annoying that black voters base their vote only on the skin color of the candidates and "Yes" that is racist.
Obama's campaign is loopsided and he will never win the election with such a platform. Clinton is the far better candidate, because she has a broader coalition of all groups in society and she has more potential, because, unlike him, she is able to ralley his supporters behind her, if she is the candidate. Blacks and liberals vote for any Democrat.
He on the other hand has no chance with her Hispanic and Asian and Catholic and Jewish and Floridian and rural and blue collar vote. They will simply stay at home or vote McCain.
She will win and he will lose. Simple as that... posted 05/10/2008 at 19:26:46
Obama Enters Enemy Territory: West Virginia
"Enemy territory", because there are a lot of white citizens in West Virginia. Isn't that racist? I mean, suggesting that a state is against a candidate, because of race?
And does "Ememy territory" mean that black and white are enemies?
If Obama wants to win the nomination, then he has to win the difficult states as well as the piece-of-cake states. West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold. Together with Ohio, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania it is one of the states a Democrat has to win. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:03:21
And does "Ememy territory" mean that black and white are enemies?
If Obama wants to win the nomination, then he has to win the difficult states as well as the piece-of-cake states. West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold. Together with Ohio, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania it is one of the states a Democrat has to win. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:03:21
Senator Byrd brought lots of money and jobs into the state. Education level in West Virginia is said to be excellent, so the demographics should be good for him...
If he does not rock the state, it is because he is not good enough. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:59:15
If he does not rock the state, it is because he is not good enough. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:59:15
The electorate does not like Obama, because he is an empty suit.
If Obama was "squeaky clean", he would not be where he is now. John Edwards would have killed him in the primaries, no 1.5 million donors would have cared to give him even a fiver and all the voters would have laughed him out of the race early on.
As the only black senator in the senate, he sticks out. As the only black candidate, he commands the black vote in the south. As a white candidate, he would have to run on expericence, issues and his voting record. Do you see him anywhere near 15% in any state as a "squeaky clean" white candidate? posted 05/10/2008 at 19:57:11
If Obama was "squeaky clean", he would not be where he is now. John Edwards would have killed him in the primaries, no 1.5 million donors would have cared to give him even a fiver and all the voters would have laughed him out of the race early on.
As the only black senator in the senate, he sticks out. As the only black candidate, he commands the black vote in the south. As a white candidate, he would have to run on expericence, issues and his voting record. Do you see him anywhere near 15% in any state as a "squeaky clean" white candidate? posted 05/10/2008 at 19:57:11
Hillary Said It Wrong But Got It Right About Hard Working, White Americans
BTW, Earl:
"If there were ever words that Hillary Clinton should take back it's her retort that hard working whites backed her in the primaries. The implication was that whites are the only ones who work hard."
See, this is the problem with this whole f****d up political correctness madness. If you say that you like cheese cake, then this is not an insult to all other kinds of cake, but merely a stated fact.
If President Clinton talks about McCain and his wife and mentions patriotism, then this does not mean that the third candidate who is not mentioned in the comparison is unpatriotic.
And if, based on exit polls, Clinton claims that hard working whites support her, then this is merely a fact and not a racial statement. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:17:11
"If there were ever words that Hillary Clinton should take back it's her retort that hard working whites backed her in the primaries. The implication was that whites are the only ones who work hard."
See, this is the problem with this whole f****d up political correctness madness. If you say that you like cheese cake, then this is not an insult to all other kinds of cake, but merely a stated fact.
If President Clinton talks about McCain and his wife and mentions patriotism, then this does not mean that the third candidate who is not mentioned in the comparison is unpatriotic.
And if, based on exit polls, Clinton claims that hard working whites support her, then this is merely a fact and not a racial statement. posted 05/10/2008 at 19:17:11
Obama does well in the primaries, but will lose in the GE. In the primaries, the large number of black voters give him an edge over Hillary. In the GE, the influence of the black voters shrink to a mere 'nice-to-have', because they are, after all, just a minority.
He would not win any of the southern states, not even those with the largest black minorities, such as Mississippi or Alabama. In fact, even Clinton does better in most of the southern states, because she has a large fan base and with her as candidate, she commands the black vote as well, while he only commands the black vote and loses her white rural/blue collar/working class vote. Basically, he is doomed. In casting shows, they often send someone home, not because he is not enough, but because he lacks potential or does not develop sufficiently. Obama is a candidate with a limited appeal.
He is going to lose Florida, Michigan, the whole south, the southwest and the mountain states, save Colorado, the West Coast and the Lake states will be close. That leaves him with the New England states (and some of them, like Massachuetts and New Jersey and maybe even New York, will be close), Illinois and Hawaii. not enough to beat McCain, maybe not even enough to beat Dukakis' result... posted 05/10/2008 at 19:15:59
He would not win any of the southern states, not even those with the largest black minorities, such as Mississippi or Alabama. In fact, even Clinton does better in most of the southern states, because she has a large fan base and with her as candidate, she commands the black vote as well, while he only commands the black vote and loses her white rural/blue collar/working class vote. Basically, he is doomed. In casting shows, they often send someone home, not because he is not enough, but because he lacks potential or does not develop sufficiently. Obama is a candidate with a limited appeal.
He is going to lose Florida, Michigan, the whole south, the southwest and the mountain states, save Colorado, the West Coast and the Lake states will be close. That leaves him with the New England states (and some of them, like Massachuetts and New Jersey and maybe even New York, will be close), Illinois and Hawaii. not enough to beat McCain, maybe not even enough to beat Dukakis' result... posted 05/10/2008 at 19:15:59
Obama Vice President Picks: Who Are The Frontrunners?
That ticket would raise Reagan, Nixon and Storm Thurmond from the dead. Voter turnout for the Republicans would be at 100%, maybe even more. posted 05/11/2008 at 18:56:16
The only combinations that can save the Democrats now are Gore-Obama and Clinton-Obama, but Obama will refuse second billing, so forget about it.
Obama would need a whole football-team of VPs to get rid of his weaknesses and he is only allowed one...
10 of the 11 are jokes.
Webb, even shorter in the senate than Obama, which is a feat... Does have military record, but is that enough?
Richardson could not even win Latinos in Florida and failed to deliver his state in 2004. Useless, his voters will be thrilled that he considers her win in NM a "technicality".
Biden is a foreign policy expert with limited national appeal. Obama feels that foreign policy is his strong suit...
Schweitzer is running for re-election, so forget him.
Sebilius did not manage to burst into the national arena. Kansas is too republican and does not bring much electoral college votes.
Napolitano gimme a break!
Brown Who he?
Hagel forget him! Nobraska!
Clark is a Clinton man and a national policy greenhorn.
Daschle Nobody likes him. posted 05/11/2008 at 18:49:35
Obama would need a whole football-team of VPs to get rid of his weaknesses and he is only allowed one...
10 of the 11 are jokes.
Webb, even shorter in the senate than Obama, which is a feat... Does have military record, but is that enough?
Richardson could not even win Latinos in Florida and failed to deliver his state in 2004. Useless, his voters will be thrilled that he considers her win in NM a "technicality".
Biden is a foreign policy expert with limited national appeal. Obama feels that foreign policy is his strong suit...
Schweitzer is running for re-election, so forget him.
Sebilius did not manage to burst into the national arena. Kansas is too republican and does not bring much electoral college votes.
Napolitano gimme a break!
Brown Who he?
Hagel forget him! Nobraska!
Clark is a Clinton man and a national policy greenhorn.
Daschle Nobody likes him. posted 05/11/2008 at 18:49:35
Ed Koch: Obama Is A Sure Loser, Clinton Should Fight On
There is only one VP that comes to my mind that could help Obama and that is Hillary. Who else could bring in the Hispanics, Asians, rural voters, old people, gun owners, Catholics and Jews?
But his ego will prevent it and the party will go down, losing a win-win situation. Sad sad sad posted 05/07/2008 at 19:53:40
But his ego will prevent it and the party will go down, losing a win-win situation. Sad sad sad posted 05/07/2008 at 19:53:40
Obama has the right strategy to win the nomination and to become the first black candidate, but there, history will stop.
Looking back, Clinton's problem was that Edwards dropped out before Super Tuesday. If he had stayed on, he would have killed Obama by stealing his southern vote. Both were too similar, same message, good looks, populist approach. Sooner or later, Edwards would have attacked Obama to gain votes.
Edwards dropping out benefited Obama more than her. I guess that we would have seen many results similar to Florida in the big blue states and results similar to South Carolina in the southern states. Edwards would have won the blue collar vote, while Hillary would have raked in the rural vote and the old voters, Hispanics and conservatives. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:40:21
Looking back, Clinton's problem was that Edwards dropped out before Super Tuesday. If he had stayed on, he would have killed Obama by stealing his southern vote. Both were too similar, same message, good looks, populist approach. Sooner or later, Edwards would have attacked Obama to gain votes.
Edwards dropping out benefited Obama more than her. I guess that we would have seen many results similar to Florida in the big blue states and results similar to South Carolina in the southern states. Edwards would have won the blue collar vote, while Hillary would have raked in the rural vote and the old voters, Hispanics and conservatives. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:40:21
Big Rewards Await Clinton If She Ends Campaign Now
You are behind, the underdog and everybody tells you to drop. Okay so far.
Now, people not only tell you to drop out, pointing at the fact that the chance of winning is slim, they offer you money, lots of money. $11m+ for the loans you used, another $10m that would cover your debts, plus a nice job... Who would make such an offer? Why would anybody make such an offer? Doesn't make sense!
There are still a large number of doubts about Obama as a candidate and this massive pay-off just smells fishy. It literally cries for help, it liteally spells "There is doom ahead and I need you to drop out before the next meteor hits me!" posted 05/07/2008 at 19:19:58
Now, people not only tell you to drop out, pointing at the fact that the chance of winning is slim, they offer you money, lots of money. $11m+ for the loans you used, another $10m that would cover your debts, plus a nice job... Who would make such an offer? Why would anybody make such an offer? Doesn't make sense!
There are still a large number of doubts about Obama as a candidate and this massive pay-off just smells fishy. It literally cries for help, it liteally spells "There is doom ahead and I need you to drop out before the next meteor hits me!" posted 05/07/2008 at 19:19:58
Why should she want to go on the Supreme Court? She is a laywer, but no judge. She would never get approval. Besides, the President would have to nominate her and even though McCain and she are on friendly terms, my guess is nevertheless that he would pick a Republican...
Gore, btw, lost the thing himself. All he had to do was win his homestate of Tennessee.. or carry the old stronghold of West Virginia....
He refused to have Bill Clinton campaign on his behalf, because he felt that Bill was tarnished by the Monica affair and the impeachment trail.
As a candidate, Gore has to see to his own finances. If the donors refuse to give him money, than his arguements were not good enough. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:12:46
Gore, btw, lost the thing himself. All he had to do was win his homestate of Tennessee.. or carry the old stronghold of West Virginia....
He refused to have Bill Clinton campaign on his behalf, because he felt that Bill was tarnished by the Monica affair and the impeachment trail.
As a candidate, Gore has to see to his own finances. If the donors refuse to give him money, than his arguements were not good enough. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:12:46
Good points! The other factor is that she still has $30m+ in the bank that can only be spend in the General Election and has to be returned to donors, if she drops out now.
Her image is that of a fighter and she would destroy that valuable image by dropping out now. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:04:24
Her image is that of a fighter and she would destroy that valuable image by dropping out now. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:04:24
Clinton Slams Democratic Activists At Private Fundraiser
Just take a look at both candidates supporters:
Clinton is supported by working class people and older citizens. The one do not have the time to caucus for hours the others have the time, but are easier to intimidate and sometimes not strong enough to stand around for hours.
Obama has college kids and students and MoveOn in his corner. They can skip lectures and caucus (party) for hours and are easy to deploy, just like troops. One call/sms on the mobile of a group and they jump into their cars to drive to another caucus to tip the scales there.
Caucuses are undemocratic, because people are easy to intimidate. Psychologically, in non-secret votes people vote according to social desirability and are aware of peer and group pressure. It is easier to join a loud group that claims to be for tolerance and change than stick to a group characterized as status quo.
No wonder that Obama won the caucuses. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:34:37
Clinton is supported by working class people and older citizens. The one do not have the time to caucus for hours the others have the time, but are easier to intimidate and sometimes not strong enough to stand around for hours.
Obama has college kids and students and MoveOn in his corner. They can skip lectures and caucus (party) for hours and are easy to deploy, just like troops. One call/sms on the mobile of a group and they jump into their cars to drive to another caucus to tip the scales there.
Caucuses are undemocratic, because people are easy to intimidate. Psychologically, in non-secret votes people vote according to social desirability and are aware of peer and group pressure. It is easier to join a loud group that claims to be for tolerance and change than stick to a group characterized as status quo.
No wonder that Obama won the caucuses. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:34:37
Sam Nunn, David Boren Endorse Obama
Since Obama claims superior knowledge on foreign issues, he will not need former experts on foreign affairs. Or so he said.
Okay, he was not able to chair just ONE meeting of that sub-committee he as a freshman senator is heading, but he knows the difference between sunni and shia muslims and THAT is high quality. Or so he said.
So none of these losers will be of any help, because Barack Hussein Obama will do it on his own and later blame some staff member for any mistakes and gaffes. Sorry, no VP posts, no posts as advisors. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:16:44
Okay, he was not able to chair just ONE meeting of that sub-committee he as a freshman senator is heading, but he knows the difference between sunni and shia muslims and THAT is high quality. Or so he said.
So none of these losers will be of any help, because Barack Hussein Obama will do it on his own and later blame some staff member for any mistakes and gaffes. Sorry, no VP posts, no posts as advisors. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:16:44
Wow! Three former-someones, current-has-beens endorsing Obama and none of them a superdelegate, not even a pledged delegate.
I thought only delegates matter to Obama...
I thought that Obama does not need help with the foreign affairs thingy, so, sorry, Nunn and Boren, he will use 'nunn' of you 'boren' people as VP.
BTW: Clinton was endorsed by three superdelegates in blue(ish) states, two from New Jersey (a state McCain would win against Obama) and one congresswoman from Ohio (another state Obama will lose, already lost against Clinton).
But talking about Nunn, Boren and Reich is much more interesting, right? Right... posted 04/19/2008 at 09:10:59
I thought only delegates matter to Obama...
I thought that Obama does not need help with the foreign affairs thingy, so, sorry, Nunn and Boren, he will use 'nunn' of you 'boren' people as VP.
BTW: Clinton was endorsed by three superdelegates in blue(ish) states, two from New Jersey (a state McCain would win against Obama) and one congresswoman from Ohio (another state Obama will lose, already lost against Clinton).
But talking about Nunn, Boren and Reich is much more interesting, right? Right... posted 04/19/2008 at 09:10:59
Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich Endorses Obama
No, I mean, yes. Well, it does not seem to be hurting truth that induces HypocrisySlayer's urge to throw up. It is more the dusty and moldy smell surrounding these has-beens... posted 04/19/2008 at 09:58:13
Just imagine what would have happened if these former Clinton cabinet members had endorsed Clinton....
Everybody on Huffpost would say "look at the corrupt Washington system, all these Bill Clinton cronies endorse Hillary, because they owe their careers to her husband" and "who cares, they are of no relevance anymore".
They endorse Obama and now everybody points out that people who knew the Clintons decide to rather support her rival.
Reich claims that Obama's copy of Clinton's plan for the housing crisis is better and that his 'universal' heath care plan has better chances to suceed. And this guy is called an expert? Hmmm....
Nunn and Boren are supposed to advise Obama on a subject that he feels is his strong point where he is Mr. Know-it-all? Do I smell a contradiction? Or maybe a delusion?
BTW, in case you have missed the smallish news item: Clinton received 3 endorsements from SUPERDELEGATES from BLUE states that Obama LOST. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:53:34
Everybody on Huffpost would say "look at the corrupt Washington system, all these Bill Clinton cronies endorse Hillary, because they owe their careers to her husband" and "who cares, they are of no relevance anymore".
They endorse Obama and now everybody points out that people who knew the Clintons decide to rather support her rival.
Reich claims that Obama's copy of Clinton's plan for the housing crisis is better and that his 'universal' heath care plan has better chances to suceed. And this guy is called an expert? Hmmm....
Nunn and Boren are supposed to advise Obama on a subject that he feels is his strong point where he is Mr. Know-it-all? Do I smell a contradiction? Or maybe a delusion?
BTW, in case you have missed the smallish news item: Clinton received 3 endorsements from SUPERDELEGATES from BLUE states that Obama LOST. posted 04/19/2008 at 09:53:34
Et Tu, ABC?
Obama is a great candidate.
If only there wasn't the bitterness debate.
And the Wright issue.
And his lying about the Wright issue.
And the flag pin question.
And Rezko.
And the way he bought his house.
And his wife's statements about being proud of America for the first time.
And the Weathermen.
And his arrogance.
And his promise to do politics the "Chicago way".
And his lies about not receiving money from lobbyists.
And his poor judgment in picking his staff.
And his shifting positions on controversial issues (abortion, gun control)
And his hypocricy.
And his playing the race card.
And his lack of experience.
And his jumping the line.
Safe for that, he is a fine candidate... posted 04/17/2008 at 17:59:49
If only there wasn't the bitterness debate.
And the Wright issue.
And his lying about the Wright issue.
And the flag pin question.
And Rezko.
And the way he bought his house.
And his wife's statements about being proud of America for the first time.
And the Weathermen.
And his arrogance.
And his promise to do politics the "Chicago way".
And his lies about not receiving money from lobbyists.
And his poor judgment in picking his staff.
And his shifting positions on controversial issues (abortion, gun control)
And his hypocricy.
And his playing the race card.
And his lack of experience.
And his jumping the line.
Safe for that, he is a fine candidate... posted 04/17/2008 at 17:59:49
While the press was crucifying Clinton, no Obamabot called them slime... posted 04/17/2008 at 17:48:32
"But, how come his answer/explanation always changes when asked about the subject."
Because he is all about "Change"... posted 04/17/2008 at 17:46:51
Because he is all about "Change"... posted 04/17/2008 at 17:46:51
Her ABC operatives? So far, she had to invent sniper fire to get into the news, because none of the news services cared about her stand on the issues or reported her endorsements. Seriously, the media was not friendly to Clinton for a long time, while Obama was treated with kid gloves.
If he or his supporters can't take the heat, he and they should leave the kitchen. posted 04/17/2008 at 17:44:07
If he or his supporters can't take the heat, he and they should leave the kitchen. posted 04/17/2008 at 17:44:07
Ed Rendell: Early Debate Questions Weren't Real
Ain't it great that every time Obama gets into trouble or shots himself in the foot, someone here in Huffingtonpost's comments will bring up Whitewater, filegate, travelgate, whatevergate. What happened to positive campaigning? Right, what positive campaigning? posted 04/17/2008 at 18:10:40
Obama: Clinton Using GOP Playbook
Where have you been lately? She already released her tax records. Is there any paperwork we still want from her? Like her private diaries from 1965 onwards or her hairdresser's appointments for the last 5 years? posted 04/15/2008 at 18:15:23
Yes, Clinton is using the GOP playbook and Obama wants it back... Without the book, he has to hope that Karl Rove tells him what to do again via a newsmagazine article. So, please Hillary, give Obama back his book, he needs it. posted 04/15/2008 at 06:17:05
Wake up, natasyenhc, Obama is from Chicago and he is doing politics "the Chicago Way". He is knee-deep in corportate pockets and his nuclear leakage bill just shows how much they influence him.
"People (Obama power) vs. Big-Money, Big-Name Washington Political Elite" is just a joke, a fancy tale. He is part of the Washington system and he grew up in the most corrupt political system available.
He made his statements, because he thought he was speaking in private, which makes it worse. He may buy himself an election, but the Republicans will fry him in November.
"Guess who's gonna win?" In Pennsylvania Hillary, in the nomination race, maybe Obama, in the General Election McCain. posted 04/15/2008 at 06:04:16
"People (Obama power) vs. Big-Money, Big-Name Washington Political Elite" is just a joke, a fancy tale. He is part of the Washington system and he grew up in the most corrupt political system available.
He made his statements, because he thought he was speaking in private, which makes it worse. He may buy himself an election, but the Republicans will fry him in November.
"Guess who's gonna win?" In Pennsylvania Hillary, in the nomination race, maybe Obama, in the General Election McCain. posted 04/15/2008 at 06:04:16
Lieberman: Good Question To Ask If Obama Is A Marxist
Hmmm... because he is just a liberal? Which to many people is a synonym for socialist which is a synonym for communist-leninist-marxist... Liberals may not like it, but conservatives will make that line of arguementation. Together with the endorsements from Kennedy and Kerry, this will lose him the GE... posted 04/15/2008 at 06:14:16
I guess that if Obama had said "Americans are all wh@nkers", Obamabots would say "True!" posted 04/15/2008 at 06:11:39
Michelle Obama To Go On The Colbert Report
Notice that Michelle so far has not managed to get her own link? There are 3 "Obama" links in the short text and they all go to a page about her husband.
Maybe that will change after her first late-night television appearance. Combined with her sentiments about white America and her proudness statements, she could deserve a page of her own... posted 04/14/2008 at 17:10:37
Maybe that will change after her first late-night television appearance. Combined with her sentiments about white America and her proudness statements, she could deserve a page of her own... posted 04/14/2008 at 17:10:37
Clinton: Obama Blaming Voters For His Own Failures
Obama not trashing Hillary? Mocking her as Annie Oakley? Where have you been lately. Obama smears like a pro, like a true Washingtonean... posted 04/14/2008 at 17:05:45
When Obama was behind in automated delegates, he declared that they should not vote based on their own judgment, but that they should vote based on the vote in their state, thus castrating them and turning them to regular delegates. Rules don't say that delegates have to follow their states, that they are free in their vote, not just automated delegates, but also pledged ones.
It was Carville who called Richardson Judas and Carville is not part of the Clinton campaign. Richardson claimed that he almost endorsed Hillary and Bill claims that Richardson promised five times to remain neutral and to not endorse Obama. posted 04/14/2008 at 16:54:36
It was Carville who called Richardson Judas and Carville is not part of the Clinton campaign. Richardson claimed that he almost endorsed Hillary and Bill claims that Richardson promised five times to remain neutral and to not endorse Obama. posted 04/14/2008 at 16:54:36
Yeah, right, Obama is da poo' boy from da 'hood... LOL posted 04/14/2008 at 16:45:50
Clinton: Gore And Kerry Lost Because They Were Viewed As Elitist
Who cares? It is the votes in the Electoral College that count, not the popular vote. Bush lost the popular vote in 2000, but managed to win the College, end of story. Let's move on and pick the candidate that can win enough votes for the Presidency. If she wins Pennsylvania, that is Hillary, like it or not... posted 04/14/2008 at 07:35:52
And, together with an endorsement from Carter, this will doom Obama.
He already suffered the endorsements from Kennedy, MoveOn and Kerry which lost him Massachusetts and I don't think that he could stand another blow of that magnitude. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:29:45
He already suffered the endorsements from Kennedy, MoveOn and Kerry which lost him Massachusetts and I don't think that he could stand another blow of that magnitude. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:29:45
Since you bring up Carter. Do you happen to know that he was a nuclear scientist? He studied nuclear science during his Navy times, but when he decided to run for office, advisers suggested that he took up something more down to earth, so instead of selling his family's peanut farm, he posed as a rural farmer, because the American people would never vote for a "rocket scientist"
There is another connection between the three: all served in a war (Carter in Korea, Gore and Kerry in Vietnam) , but none of them could profit from this against non-combat opponents. Reagan was in teh Army, but was never used in combat during WW II because Due to his nearsightedness, he was classified for limited service only, which excluded him from serving overseas. And Bush was just protecting the Texan borders in the National Guard.
Reagan & Bush = down-to-earth
Carter, Gore, Kerry = elitist posted 04/14/2008 at 07:25:25
There is another connection between the three: all served in a war (Carter in Korea, Gore and Kerry in Vietnam) , but none of them could profit from this against non-combat opponents. Reagan was in teh Army, but was never used in combat during WW II because Due to his nearsightedness, he was classified for limited service only, which excluded him from serving overseas. And Bush was just protecting the Texan borders in the National Guard.
Reagan & Bush = down-to-earth
Carter, Gore, Kerry = elitist posted 04/14/2008 at 07:25:25
Okay.
You like "arrogant" better? posted 04/14/2008 at 07:14:13
You like "arrogant" better? posted 04/14/2008 at 07:14:13
Hmmm...
went to an elite school on Hawaii (on a grant)
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law Review (he never published anything, but it does sound good on a resumé)
Laywer in a respected Chicago law firm (he did not much work for them, but it does sound good on a resumé)
State Senator in Illinois (deep in the pocket of Emil Jones and Rezko)
publishes two bestsellers, earns $1.9m
Wife makes $315.000 per year
2004 keynote speech (btw, no mention of the war)
with no achievements in Illinois, he secures the US Senate seat on good looks and rhetoric
$200m+ in donations, $40m-$50m per MONTH
Yeah, sure, this must be the Twilight Zone and we will wake up out of this nightmare any minute. Any minute... posted 04/13/2008 at 20:40:28
went to an elite school on Hawaii (on a grant)
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law Review (he never published anything, but it does sound good on a resumé)
Laywer in a respected Chicago law firm (he did not much work for them, but it does sound good on a resumé)
State Senator in Illinois (deep in the pocket of Emil Jones and Rezko)
publishes two bestsellers, earns $1.9m
Wife makes $315.000 per year
2004 keynote speech (btw, no mention of the war)
with no achievements in Illinois, he secures the US Senate seat on good looks and rhetoric
$200m+ in donations, $40m-$50m per MONTH
Yeah, sure, this must be the Twilight Zone and we will wake up out of this nightmare any minute. Any minute... posted 04/13/2008 at 20:40:28
At least she went to church on Easter. Obama went to the Virgin Islands for a week and has not visited his church all year. And I thought the Trinity Church was soo dear to his heart.... posted 04/13/2008 at 20:30:20
If they steal McCain some republican votes, why not? posted 04/13/2008 at 20:28:18
Kerry was too liberal. His position on abortion and other issues mobilized the religious right and they saved the day for Bush.
Gore was seen as too boring, despite his promising name. Only after the election, we learned about his sense of humour, while he was on Jay Leno. Too little, too late...
Elitist? Yeah, I think so. Kerry, rich, educated, East Coaster, elaborate, eloquent. Gore, educated, dull, little display of humour or emotion, Tennessean without connections to his homestate, elaborate, eloquent, out-of-touch.
To blame the Clintons for their defeats is cheap. Looking at the blunders Bill Clinton makes on the campaign trail, they can be thankful for Bill staying out of their campaigns back then. Back then, the claim was that Bill's charisma would hurt Gore + Kerry and association with Bill's scandals would hurt Gore + Kerry.
Hillary was busy winning her own race. Don't know if she did something to Gore or Kerry. posted 04/13/2008 at 20:27:39
Gore was seen as too boring, despite his promising name. Only after the election, we learned about his sense of humour, while he was on Jay Leno. Too little, too late...
Elitist? Yeah, I think so. Kerry, rich, educated, East Coaster, elaborate, eloquent. Gore, educated, dull, little display of humour or emotion, Tennessean without connections to his homestate, elaborate, eloquent, out-of-touch.
To blame the Clintons for their defeats is cheap. Looking at the blunders Bill Clinton makes on the campaign trail, they can be thankful for Bill staying out of their campaigns back then. Back then, the claim was that Bill's charisma would hurt Gore + Kerry and association with Bill's scandals would hurt Gore + Kerry.
Hillary was busy winning her own race. Don't know if she did something to Gore or Kerry. posted 04/13/2008 at 20:27:39
Together with the endorsement from Jimmy Carter, this will kill Obama's candidacy.
Feeling already doomed, Obama will then ask Ted Kennedy to be his running mate, who spontaneously accepts. Next thing you know, the earth splits apart and the corpses of Reagan and Nixon rise to ralley the Republican voters to stop Armageddon... Night of the living Republicans.... posted 04/13/2008 at 20:17:39
Feeling already doomed, Obama will then ask Ted Kennedy to be his running mate, who spontaneously accepts. Next thing you know, the earth splits apart and the corpses of Reagan and Nixon rise to ralley the Republican voters to stop Armageddon... Night of the living Republicans.... posted 04/13/2008 at 20:17:39
I liked Al Gore, but he lost, because he was not able to win the debates against Bush. I mean... BUSH, as in "Texan pea-brain with no experience in foreign policy or any policy outside Texas".
He lost the debates and he came across as boring and bloated and "I invented the internet" and he failed to win his homestate of Tennessee and Lieberman was a poor choice for running mate and he decided to not use Clinton in his campaign and he lost Florida because of boneheaded ballots and a stoped recount.
Bush was a weak candidate, but Gore was just weaker.
Kerry stood in his wife's shadow. He tried to claim Jewish, Irish and whateverish ancestors, failed to withstand swiftboating, Edwards was a poor choice for running mate, he did not win the debates and was too liberal. Pro-choice brought out the religious vote for Bush and alienated voters in Ohio. posted 04/13/2008 at 20:11:25
He lost the debates and he came across as boring and bloated and "I invented the internet" and he failed to win his homestate of Tennessee and Lieberman was a poor choice for running mate and he decided to not use Clinton in his campaign and he lost Florida because of boneheaded ballots and a stoped recount.
Bush was a weak candidate, but Gore was just weaker.
Kerry stood in his wife's shadow. He tried to claim Jewish, Irish and whateverish ancestors, failed to withstand swiftboating, Edwards was a poor choice for running mate, he did not win the debates and was too liberal. Pro-choice brought out the religious vote for Bush and alienated voters in Ohio. posted 04/13/2008 at 20:11:25
Hey, what happen' to "Trailer trash"? Thought they were "dirt farmers" from Arkansas, Bubba and Hill... Amazin' how $109m earned over 8 years makes them elitists overnight. If you are worried about the sum, just substract the $30m+ they paid on taxes and the $10m+ they gave to charity. makes the sum more down-to-earth, doesn't it? posted 04/13/2008 at 20:02:14
What Will a Hillary Clinton Presidency Look Like?
I agree with you, but think that the whole competition is good for the party. It energizes the basic Democratic voters, it keeps the party in the headlines and forces the rivals to refine their arguements (and sometimes, when refinement just would not work, try the sledgehammer or the kitchen sink).
We are not prepared for an Obama Administration. In 8-12 years, maybe. Clinton stands for stability and that is what we need in these uncertain times. Back in the 90s, many people felt that the wrong Clinton was in the Oval Office. They were right and they have the chance to get the right Clinton.
Hillary Clinton proved herself to be a hardworking, no-nonsense fighter. She does fight dirty, but as a woman you have to fight dirty. Being nice will not get you elected, you have to be better than the men, you have to work harder than men, you have to be tougher than men. People expect her to step aside and hold the door open for Obama. Why should she. Giving up does not win you anything besides worthless respect.
If the Democrats want to win in November, they have to pick a fighter, not a dreamer. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:53:12
We are not prepared for an Obama Administration. In 8-12 years, maybe. Clinton stands for stability and that is what we need in these uncertain times. Back in the 90s, many people felt that the wrong Clinton was in the Oval Office. They were right and they have the chance to get the right Clinton.
Hillary Clinton proved herself to be a hardworking, no-nonsense fighter. She does fight dirty, but as a woman you have to fight dirty. Being nice will not get you elected, you have to be better than the men, you have to work harder than men, you have to be tougher than men. People expect her to step aside and hold the door open for Obama. Why should she. Giving up does not win you anything besides worthless respect.
If the Democrats want to win in November, they have to pick a fighter, not a dreamer. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:53:12
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Lott (R-MS)
Lugar (R-IN)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Miller (D-GA)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (D-FL)
Nelson (D-NE)
Nickles (R-OK)
Reid (D-NV)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Santorum (R-PA)
Schumer (D-NY)
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Smith (R-NH)
Smith (R-OR)
Snowe (R-ME)
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Stevens (R-AK)
Thomas (R-WY)
Thompson (R-TN)
Thurmond (R-SC)
Torricelli (D-NJ)
Voinovich (R-OH)
Warner (R-VA)
Dodd, Bidden, Clinton, Edwards. If Obama had been in the Senate, you would find him between Nickles and Reid. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:43:22
Allen (R-VA)
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Bennett (R-UT)
Biden (D-DE)
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Dodd (D-CT)
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Dorgan (D-ND)
Edwards (D-NC)
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Enzi (R-WY)
Feinstein (D-CA)
Fitzgerald (R-IL)
Frist (R-TN)
Gramm (R-TX)
Grassley (R-IA)
Gregg (R-NH)
Hagel (R-NE)
Harkin (D-IA)
Hatch (R-UT)
Helms (R-NC)
Hollings (D-SC)
Hutchinson (R-AR)
Hutchison (R-TX)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Johnson (D-SD)
Kerry (D-MA)
Kohl (D-WI)
Kyl (R-AZ)
Landrieu (D-LA)
Lieberman (D-CT)
Lincoln (D-AR)
Lott (R-MS)
Lugar (R-IN)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Miller (D-GA)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (D-FL)
Nelson (D-NE)
Nickles (R-OK)
Reid (D-NV)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Santorum (R-PA)
Schumer (D-NY)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Smith (R-NH)
Smith (R-OR)
Snowe (R-ME)
Specter (R-PA)
Stevens (R-AK)
Thomas (R-WY)
Thompson (R-TN)
Thurmond (R-SC)
Torricelli (D-NJ)
Voinovich (R-OH)
Warner (R-VA)
Dodd, Bidden, Clinton, Edwards. If Obama had been in the Senate, you would find him between Nickles and Reid. posted 04/14/2008 at 07:43:22
Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan child. I always find it amazing that bloggers here on Huffington and elsewhere make it look as if Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush singlehandedly started the Iraq War. She was one of many Democratic senators supporting the Resolution, lead by a certain Tom Daschle, who now runs Obama's campaign. Daschle was Majority leader back then, rallying up support for the President, not Clinton.
A number of distinguished Senators fell for Daschle's and Bush's arguements, including Kerry, Edwards or Dodd. Take a look (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=107&session=2&vote=00237)
Nevertheless, we only hear about Clinton and there is no word about Obama's poor judgment associating himself with these 'warmongers'.
Clinton will be a hard-working President of a bi-partisan cabinett. She will play congress like a violin and will fast-track the issues that are dear to her heart: health care, Iraq, poverty, economy. She may be dull and may lack inspirational powers, but you can not live on dreams. Her senate record shows that she is not flashy, but down-to-earth. She will make a great president. Looking forward to that! posted 04/13/2008 at 20:55:18
A number of distinguished Senators fell for Daschle's and Bush's arguements, including Kerry, Edwards or Dodd. Take a look (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=107&session=2&vote=00237)
Nevertheless, we only hear about Clinton and there is no word about Obama's poor judgment associating himself with these 'warmongers'.
Clinton will be a hard-working President of a bi-partisan cabinett. She will play congress like a violin and will fast-track the issues that are dear to her heart: health care, Iraq, poverty, economy. She may be dull and may lack inspirational powers, but you can not live on dreams. Her senate record shows that she is not flashy, but down-to-earth. She will make a great president. Looking forward to that! posted 04/13/2008 at 20:55:18
Axelrod: Obama Regrets But Won't Apologize For His Remarks
That is more than the Texan State Senator managed. That was the point Matthews was trying to make: his big supporter was not able to list any achievements and wouldn't you expect a supporter to inform himself before endorsing? I would. Wouldn't you? posted 04/14/2008 at 17:36:43
It always amazes me that, no matter what blunder and what offensive comments Obama makes, there are always people out there applauding and asking for more abuse. Must be the Wright effect. posted 04/14/2008 at 17:32:29
David Brody: Obama Comments No Big Deal
Only a few weeks ago, the economy was fine. I remember that all pundits pointed out that Michigan was a special case with respect to the Economy. Since then, the housing crisis happened and banks came into trouble. So, are people that bitter?
Even during the boom years of the Clinton administration, people liked their guns and churches and were concerned about immigration. To put it differently, claiming that economy is the reason for a bitterness in Small-Town America is not really based on facts. Such generalizations are signs of poor judgment.
What again was Obama's selling point, his substitute for his missing experience? posted 04/13/2008 at 07:41:36
Even during the boom years of the Clinton administration, people liked their guns and churches and were concerned about immigration. To put it differently, claiming that economy is the reason for a bitterness in Small-Town America is not really based on facts. Such generalizations are signs of poor judgment.
What again was Obama's selling point, his substitute for his missing experience? posted 04/13/2008 at 07:41:36
Sexism does not pop up often in regard to Clinton, most people say in comment sections: "Yeah, serves her right, she is a liar, a b#tch, you can't trust her, Monica, Billary, where are some files or other, sniper fire, go away."
Hardly anybody likes her,... except for the 12 million voters she already won... posted 04/13/2008 at 07:33:34
Hardly anybody likes her,... except for the 12 million voters she already won... posted 04/13/2008 at 07:33:34
Welcome to the 'real world' of political campaigning where snippets of a 2-hour-speech are reduced to a half-sentence... So, if you are tired of the bullshit from Clinton supporters, why not have another helping of bullshit from Obama supporters comparing Bill to Joe McCarthy?
As a candidate, you have to be careful about what you say when and where. posted 04/13/2008 at 07:24:01
As a candidate, you have to be careful about what you say when and where. posted 04/13/2008 at 07:24:01
Regarding The Tom Joyner Morning Show
Hmmm... he and Michelle are doing somersaults over that bar, if you ask me... posted 04/12/2008 at 09:14:50
It is called "political correctness" and we currently see the negative extreme of it. People who disagree with Obama are smeared as racist, regardless of color and Obama can't do no wrong and Clinton can do no right, because he is black and she is white. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:13:21
Obama 'Small Town' Comments Draw Fire, Support
I guess we are about to hear a truely heartfelt Obama speech about Small-Town America and its values. It will be nearly as heartfelt as his speech on race and nearly as phoney. posted 04/12/2008 at 10:07:06
The something wrong are your numbers:
McCain's wife is the rich one, he only has his army pension and his salary as a senator.
Bill and Hillary are not "worth around $100m, they earned $109 over 7 years and paid over 30% tax on that. Additionally, they gave more than $10m to charity. Substract that and you end up with less $70m over 10 years or roughly $7m per year. Not bad, but nowhere near your number.
Obama has less, but still he is a millionaire.
You don't have to be rich to be eleitist, you can be an arrogant prick on around a million per year or even less. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:50:48
McCain's wife is the rich one, he only has his army pension and his salary as a senator.
Bill and Hillary are not "worth around $100m, they earned $109 over 7 years and paid over 30% tax on that. Additionally, they gave more than $10m to charity. Substract that and you end up with less $70m over 10 years or roughly $7m per year. Not bad, but nowhere near your number.
Obama has less, but still he is a millionaire.
You don't have to be rich to be eleitist, you can be an arrogant prick on around a million per year or even less. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:50:48
There seems to be a lot of frustration speaking out of Obama. He spends millions of dollars daily and still can not nail the election down, because rural America is not falling for his elaborate rhetoric. They want facts, substance, solutions.
Basically, he is saying that small-town America is not tolerant enough, not intelligent enough, not openminded enough to vote for a black candidate. People in small-town America care for religion, the right to bear arms, patriotism, the army, the American Way of Life, football, baseball, beer, hunting, honesty. They are proud of their communities, their county, their country. They send their sons into harms way to defend America and democracy and all they ask for in return is respect and acceptance.
If Obama can't deliver on these issues and topics, his defeat is signed and sealed and will be delivered on the 22nd of April. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:42:14
Basically, he is saying that small-town America is not tolerant enough, not intelligent enough, not openminded enough to vote for a black candidate. People in small-town America care for religion, the right to bear arms, patriotism, the army, the American Way of Life, football, baseball, beer, hunting, honesty. They are proud of their communities, their county, their country. They send their sons into harms way to defend America and democracy and all they ask for in return is respect and acceptance.
If Obama can't deliver on these issues and topics, his defeat is signed and sealed and will be delivered on the 22nd of April. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:42:14
It sometimes come as a surprise that black people can be racists too...
Again, Obama is trying to play the race card, presenting himself as a victim of gun-loving, religious hillbillies who do not vote for him, because they are white and he is different.
Look at Missouri or Ohio. He lost the rural areas big time and he will lose the rural areas in Pennsylvania big time. Even marsquerading himself as a gun lover did not help him, because people looked at his record on the issue and decided that these statements ("I will not take away your guns") were "just words".
The only one who is bitter is Obama, because he can not buy himself an election as long as people care about issues and political substance. You can only earn substance by taking a stand, by making decisions, by making mistakes. Clinton did that, McCain did that, Obama voted "present" on controversial issues or "pressed the wrong button", if he was there at all. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:33:53
Again, Obama is trying to play the race card, presenting himself as a victim of gun-loving, religious hillbillies who do not vote for him, because they are white and he is different.
Look at Missouri or Ohio. He lost the rural areas big time and he will lose the rural areas in Pennsylvania big time. Even marsquerading himself as a gun lover did not help him, because people looked at his record on the issue and decided that these statements ("I will not take away your guns") were "just words".
The only one who is bitter is Obama, because he can not buy himself an election as long as people care about issues and political substance. You can only earn substance by taking a stand, by making decisions, by making mistakes. Clinton did that, McCain did that, Obama voted "present" on controversial issues or "pressed the wrong button", if he was there at all. posted 04/12/2008 at 09:33:53
Bushes Pay Taxes on $923,807 Income
Weren't Presidents and Vice Presidents supposed to live on their salary from the people? I mean, the tax payer gives them a place to live, pays for the food they eat and the cloths they wear and they drive them around in armored cars and on AirForcce One.
Wasn't there something that their assets are frozen as long as they are in office? So how can they earn nearly $1m while in office? posted 04/12/2008 at 09:24:14
Wasn't there something that their assets are frozen as long as they are in office? So how can they earn nearly $1m while in office? posted 04/12/2008 at 09:24:14
Obama supporters love to play in the mud. First they were eager to have a look at the First Lady files, but only to see where she has been during the Lewinsky affair and then they were demanding a look at the tax returns from 2000 onwards, because the 20 years of tax returns already published were boring.
Since nothing fishy turned up in these files, they have to find new dirt to play in, so why not, for a change, go for the political enemy? posted 04/12/2008 at 09:21:19
Since nothing fishy turned up in these files, they have to find new dirt to play in, so why not, for a change, go for the political enemy? posted 04/12/2008 at 09:21:19
The Clintons left the White House in debt and they earned their money through book deals and speeches.$109m is a lot of money, but it was not earned in one year, but over 7 years. They paid their taxes on these earnings (over $31m) and they donated 10% to charity. Where is the problem? posted 04/12/2008 at 09:18:00
Tavis Smiley Reportedly Quits Radio Show Over Obama Hate
"I mean Barrack is clearly the best candidate we have seen in a generation."
12 million voters beg to differ.
"If we want the white house then we should support our candidate more than critisize him."
This goes both ways. I would like the two to compete with ideas and concepts, rather than with slander and smear. A primary season is there to test ideas, issues, slogans, approaches. Voters and delegates have to evaluate the facts and have to make a reasonable judgment. Unfortunately, since Iowa, we hear comparatively little on the issues and lots of soundbytes ripped out of context and we see lots of deliberate smearing from both candidates against both candidates. Hope that this will change soon. That is Change I am looking forward to. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:05:41
12 million voters beg to differ.
"If we want the white house then we should support our candidate more than critisize him."
This goes both ways. I would like the two to compete with ideas and concepts, rather than with slander and smear. A primary season is there to test ideas, issues, slogans, approaches. Voters and delegates have to evaluate the facts and have to make a reasonable judgment. Unfortunately, since Iowa, we hear comparatively little on the issues and lots of soundbytes ripped out of context and we see lots of deliberate smearing from both candidates against both candidates. Hope that this will change soon. That is Change I am looking forward to. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:05:41
No, the problem was that he dared to criticize Obama and then the hate mails and threats to Smiley's family just kept coming in. Hillary was there in New Orleans, Obama was not. Both had a campaign to run. Louisiana's primary was over at that point, so Obama felt that it was useless to appear there.
I think that it is a scandal that Obama does hold heartfelt speeches about race in America, but fails to address the racism and hatred of his own supporters. Same is true for the threats from Obama supporters against black superdelegates who endorsed Clinton. Obama's silence on these displays of racism and hate is not okay. posted 04/11/2008 at 16:59:19
I think that it is a scandal that Obama does hold heartfelt speeches about race in America, but fails to address the racism and hatred of his own supporters. Same is true for the threats from Obama supporters against black superdelegates who endorsed Clinton. Obama's silence on these displays of racism and hate is not okay. posted 04/11/2008 at 16:59:19
It ain't over yet. Since none can win enough pledged delegates, both rely on automated delegates. These delegates should look at who can beat McCain: the leading guy who leads because he won the red states he is bound to lose or the gal who is winning the blue states that you have to win as a Democrat, plus the swing states that you have to win to win the election? posted 04/11/2008 at 16:37:38
This is a really sad story and it is an utter scandal that Obama never felt the need to comment on the despicable behaviour displayed by his "supporters".
Even if you don't agree with a critic of your favorit presidential nominee, flooding him with hate mail and threatening his family is way out of line. Obama is a candidate with flaws, but his biggest flaw is his ambition, next to his hypocricy and his arrogance. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:33:37
Even if you don't agree with a critic of your favorit presidential nominee, flooding him with hate mail and threatening his family is way out of line. Obama is a candidate with flaws, but his biggest flaw is his ambition, next to his hypocricy and his arrogance. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:33:37
Sen. Obama, CA Progressives Thank You
Well, Obama is all about change, isn't he? posted 04/13/2008 at 07:12:02
Sarah Jessica Parker Imitates Her Obama-Loving Son
There is a reason why kids can't vote. This is the third public figure this month announcing that his/her kids urge him/her to endorse Obama. Makes you wonder about the mental state of public figures and voters, if they make their decisions based on their kids suggestions. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:27:13
Obama: I Would Have Fired Mark Penn
A few weeks ago, Senator Clinton was asked about Rev. Wright and if she would have left that church if he had been her pastor. Clinton said that she would have left the church and afterwards Obamaniacs raised hell, claiming that she lied, would say anything to win and that she had just waited for something like that to happen. They said that these statements were only made to distract from her Bosnia story.
Obama does something similar, answering to a direct question with a personal attack and obamaniacs applaud. Double-Standards-R-Us? posted 04/11/2008 at 14:44:28
Obama does something similar, answering to a direct question with a personal attack and obamaniacs applaud. Double-Standards-R-Us? posted 04/11/2008 at 14:44:28
Did Clinton, and I mean Hillary Clinton; sign it. That is a serious and honest question, because I do not know it. I thought that NAFTA was passed under Bill Clinton, but I could be wrong.
Be it as it may, things change. Once people thought that asbestos was THE material for nearly everything, once people thought that smoking was cool and even beneficial for your health. Some plans look good on paper, but do not work in the real world or start out fine and then turn into something bad.
NAFTA is not per se a bad thing, it is about the loopholes that made it bad. So, she may have been for NAFTA in the past, but now she sees flaws and faults in it and asks for renegotiating the deal. To me, that makes sense... posted 04/11/2008 at 14:22:46
Be it as it may, things change. Once people thought that asbestos was THE material for nearly everything, once people thought that smoking was cool and even beneficial for your health. Some plans look good on paper, but do not work in the real world or start out fine and then turn into something bad.
NAFTA is not per se a bad thing, it is about the loopholes that made it bad. So, she may have been for NAFTA in the past, but now she sees flaws and faults in it and asks for renegotiating the deal. To me, that makes sense... posted 04/11/2008 at 14:22:46
I am married and me and my wife don't agree on all accounts. We do not have any business deals with Columbia or other nations, come to that, but we do differ. Does not mean that we have to get a divorce or that one of us is lying if we hold different opinions, just means that we are individuals.
Thinking that women have to follow their husband's opinions is soooo old politics and we should be past that, shouldn't we? posted 04/11/2008 at 14:16:58
Thinking that women have to follow their husband's opinions is soooo old politics and we should be past that, shouldn't we? posted 04/11/2008 at 14:16:58
"It's good to know he has a higher standard for our campaign than his own."
This pretty much sums it up. If you are sitting in a glasshouse, don't throw with stones, Mr. Obama. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:13:36
This pretty much sums it up. If you are sitting in a glasshouse, don't throw with stones, Mr. Obama. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:13:36
Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter
Obama says whatever wins him votes. Talking to black audiences, he puts emphasis on his African father, talking to white audiences, he was raised by a "single mom, a teenage mom".
Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, gun-control, gay marriage, health care, his stand point is always "that depends" or "present". posted 04/12/2008 at 09:08:03
Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, gun-control, gay marriage, health care, his stand point is always "that depends" or "present". posted 04/12/2008 at 09:08:03
Obama Triangulates and Won't Go Where Other Great Americans Will on Hamas
"Obama, in my view, has tarnished his foreign policy credentials here"
First of all, what credentials are you talking about? This year, his foreign policy credentials consist of questioning Gen. Petraeous and vacationing on the Virgin Islands. He has been to Washington 2-3 times max this year to cast some votes and to snubb Clinton after the state of the union address. So far, we still wait for him to chair his first meeting on the subcommittee that he heads for more than a year...
Once upon a time, shortly before New Hampshire, Obama announced that he would be great for America, because he was willing to sit down with all our enemies without preconditions and have a nice talk. And even if you and I can not name one Hamas leader, we all know (or should know) that Hamas is an important powergroup in the Middle East. You have to lay down rules and requirements before talking to them, but leaving them out makes as much sense as looking for peace in Northern Ireland without IRA and Sinn Fein. posted 04/11/2008 at 06:20:01
First of all, what credentials are you talking about? This year, his foreign policy credentials consist of questioning Gen. Petraeous and vacationing on the Virgin Islands. He has been to Washington 2-3 times max this year to cast some votes and to snubb Clinton after the state of the union address. So far, we still wait for him to chair his first meeting on the subcommittee that he heads for more than a year...
Once upon a time, shortly before New Hampshire, Obama announced that he would be great for America, because he was willing to sit down with all our enemies without preconditions and have a nice talk. And even if you and I can not name one Hamas leader, we all know (or should know) that Hamas is an important powergroup in the Middle East. You have to lay down rules and requirements before talking to them, but leaving them out makes as much sense as looking for peace in Northern Ireland without IRA and Sinn Fein. posted 04/11/2008 at 06:20:01
An Idea for Obama's Public Financing Quandry
Again, Obama promises one thing and does the opposite, because it is beneficial to him. I admire his ability to con thousands of citizens for their hard-earned cash, but he should not give his word, if he is not willing to keep it. But maybe it was "just words"... Words do matter. And often, they come back to haunt you... posted 04/10/2008 at 18:10:43
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Just look at how many black senators or congressmen and women there are and to what party they belong. McCain takes black votes, if he can get them, but rest assured that neither he, nor the GOP will give a damn about political correctness in November. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:36:29