Saturday, October 18, 2008
This Is What 100,000 Looks Like
Barack Obama draws record U.S. crowdtoday in St. Louis, Mo.
Missouri is a hotly contested state, currently polling, according to RCP, polling +2.5 for Obama. Missouri has been the "bellwether" state in the US elections; choosing the winning candidate in every election since 1960. (Since 1904, the state's only miss was in 1956).
Editorial Endorsements
.."it’s a shame that Mr. McCain hasn’t come up with policies that would actually help workers. Instead, he’s served up the same-old trickle-down theories and a government-is-wrong, markets-are-right fervor that helped create this economic disaster."
The Chicago Tribune, who has not backed a Democrat in it's 161-hear history:
"On Nov. 4 we're going to elect a president to lead us through a perilous time and restore in us a common sense of national purpose," the Tribune editorial said. "The strongest candidate to do that is Sen. Barack Obama." They went on to say, "Palin is the most unqualified vice presidential nominee of a major party in living memory," the Times said. "The decision calls into question just what kind of thinking — if that's the appropriate word — would drive the White House in a McCain presidency." And also, "Obama is educated and eloquent, sober and exciting, steady and mature. He represents the nation as it is, and as it aspires to be."
The Los Angeles Times, who also has never backed a Democrat:
"We need a leader who demonstrates thoughtful calm and grace under pressure, one not prone to volatile gesture or capricious pronouncement. We need a leader well-grounded in the intellectual and legal foundations of American freedom. Yet we ask that the same person also possess the spark and passion to inspire the best within us: creativity, generosity and a fierce defense of justice and liberty".... "The Times without hesitation endorses Barack Obama for president...."He is no lone rider. He is a consensus-builder, a leader. As a constitutional scholar, he has articulated a respect for the rule of law and the limited power of the executive that make him the best hope of restoring balance and process to the Justice Department. He is a Democrat, leaning further left than right, and that should be reflected in his nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is a good thing; the court operates best when it is ideologically balanced. With its present alignment at seven justices named by Republicans and two by Democrats, it is due for a tug from the left."
And the site that keeps the running tally (currently 62 endorsements for Obama, 18 for McCain).
One more side-note; one of McCain's biggest talking points right now? That Obama wants to give a credit to those who "don't even pay taxes". That's what he's doing with his health care plan.
Quote Of The Year
"Don't underestimate the capacity of Democrats to snatch defeat from
the jaws of victory," Obama said. "Don't underestimate our ability
to screw it up."
Friday, October 17, 2008
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr.'s Voice..... ????
Sarah Palin Herself To Be On SNL This Saturday.
In her own words:
"I haven't seen a script -- not at all. They haven't even hinted about what that script is going to say," said Palin.
"But you know," she said, "I just want to be there to show Americans that we will rise above the political shots that we take because we're in this serious business for serious challenges that are facing the good American people right now. That's why we're campaigning hard. That's why we're working hard."
Can We Please Flush Joe The Plumber?
In what way is a Doctor & Plumber alike? They both bury their mistakes.
How many plumbers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Three... A boss to tell a plumber, a plumber to tell a helper, a helper to get his electrician friend to do it on the side.
O.k., enough is enough. The man IS a registered Republican (there were stories out that he was not registered to vote, his name was misspelled in the rolls). Even FOX News ran the story that Mr. Wurzelbacher not only does not hold a plumbing license, but has never applied for one, or an apprentice license, for that matter. The also report that he owes the State of Ohio approximately $1200 in back taxes. He voted Republican in the primary.
Even with all of that, McCain won't give up. He mentioned it last night on Letterman, and at a rally in Miami. Sarah Palin, also, is, along with going nutty (sorry, it's the joke-of-the day post, apparently) about ACORN still, is championing her new "Joe".
EVEN SARAH PALIN IS "OVER" IT....
The Alaska governor said the election in 18 days “is the choice between a candidate who will raise your taxes and that threatens our future, and a leader who’s going to Washington to work for Joe the Plumber, as you heard a lot about last night. And I, I begged our speechwriters, ‘Don’t make me say Joe the Plumber, please, in any speeches.’
“And I was asked, ‘Just one time, just at this fundraiser.’”
Palin Stays Sheltered From Most News To Keep From Being "Depressed"
But $15 Million Might Cheer Her Up.
That's the price they're charging the AP/news ofrganizations or copies of the governors emails. But they won't be available until AFTER Nov 4.
Post-Debate Commentary, Part 2
"Two things struck me as crucially important:...." (click here for full post)
And Another One:
They are killing me. I am a registered Republican. I live in Virginia. But I am clearly not a "Virginia Republican". This ticket and loathesome campaign is a disaster - I haven't left the Republican Party so much as it has left me, at least here in the Commonwealth......" (click here)
And the Washington Post endorses.................................
Thursday, October 16, 2008
You're Right, Racism Charges Against The GOP Are Completely Unfounded. Really.
Another one from the GOP in Virginia
And Virginia Robocalls, from the GOP AND the McCain/Palin campaign......
Hello. I'm calling for John McCain and the RNC because you need to know that Barack Obama has worked closely with domestic terrorist Bill Ayers, whose organization bombed the U.S. capitol, the Pentagon, a judge's home and killed Americans. And Democrats will enact an extreme leftist agenda if they take control of Washington. Barack Obama and his Democratic allies lack the judgment to lead our country. This call was paid for by McCain-Palin 2008 and the Republican National Committee at 202-863-8500.
The "New" Voter Intimidation 8:56pm
I live in Charlotte NC, where today is the first day of early voting. I drove by two polling places before 8 this morning and they were both completely mobbed. My husband has driven to two others in his attempt to vote today, and the scene has been so ridiculous that he has given up and will try again next week. At two of the spots where he tried to vote, he witnessed and was approached by two exceedingly aggressive McCain/Palin volunteers who were pulling people out of line, handing out brochures, and telling them "You really need to think carefully about your vote. If you plan to vote Obama, we would ask that you read this material and reconsider your vote."
At one location, after approaching my husband aggressively, these volunteers were forcefully asked to leave by an employee and were told the police would be called if they did not cease and desist. None of this is indicative of anything, obviously. I just thought it was interesting. I have voted in three presidential races since I have lived in Charlotte, and I have never been approached by anyone campaiging so close to a polling location. Desperation, perhaps?
And another one with a slightly better experience, but still words of caution.
Voting Fraud or Registration Fraud? 8:43pm
Evidence of voter-registration wrongdoing is no more a sign of widespread, Obama-sanctioned vote fraud than evidence of minorities being misled and intimidated on Election Day is a sign of official, McCain-sanctioned vote suppression. What's the real point of turning voter-registration shenanigans into "one of the greatest frauds in voter history"? The object here is not criminal indictments. It's to undermine voter confidence in the elections system as a whole. John McCain wants to build a better bogeyman, and he needs your help to do it.
(McCain) Playing Not To Lose
In addition, RedState.com has Brad Smith saying it's over.
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