9 posts tagged “democrat”
HA! Called it! He's on my list in the Veepstakes.
I could see myself casting my vote for this candidate. Couldn't you?
Senator Obama wasted no time in taking it to Senator McCain, he gave his speech in St. Paul, MN where the RNC will be held later this year. I found an interesting article about a Republican that wants Obama to win. Next up for Obama is taking part in the Veepstakes to pick a running mate for the fall. Caroline Kennedy was selected to help out with the process, I think she'll really help out here. There are a few names that I'd like to see on the short list of potential running mates:
- Joe Biden: He's been right about the Iraq war, called out "bullshit" on Bush's statement, I found it amusing when he called "creationism" a bunch of malarkey. His age could be a factor as to why he wouldn't be considered.
- Kathleen Sebelius: She could be seen as helping Senator Obama carry not only Kansas (red state), but the "mid-western" and even female vote.
- Chuck Hagel: A decorated Vietnam veteran from Nebraska would also make a great choice. Obama could reach across party lines (since Hagel is a Republican), but I'm not sure how the Democratic Party could see this when they'd probably want one of Hillary's subordinates as a choice. Hagel made the statement "To question your government is not unpatriotic — to not question your government is unpatriotic." and has criticized the Bush Administration on Iraq as well. He'd help carry the mid-western vote and possibly Nebraska
If Clinton's supporters keep pushing on this "She was robbed" meme hard enough, doesn't that risk endangering the positions of a bunch of elected Democrats NOT named Senator Obama? If she works enough of her people up into a frenzy by continuing to hold out, not only will they keep blaming Obama if McCain is elected, but they're going to blame the Superdelegates that shifted towards Obama.
Has it not occurred to HRC, or anybody in her campaign, that this would be a great way to potentially unravel the impending congressional Democratic landslide? Nothing like having 10-15% of your base sulking out the general to help the Republicans win. This whole thing has gone beyond self-centeredness, it should be about supporting the party, the ideals of the party, NOT the individual as I read in that message board. It's way past time to shut this thing down.
Cheers
I'm not pointing fingers to any person(s) currently running for President. Personally, I just find it funny the hoops that a politician will jump through all for pleasing the masses for their votes. Bowling, basketball, beer drinking, shot slamming...lame. Nothing like a little remolding of your image for votes eh? I think you'll find this fairly amusing.
Oh yeah, Grace is Xander's current girlfriend. They don't exactly have a healthy relationship as you can see. Xander is running for President on the Republican side. His Democratic opponent is Killface. Their campaign managers are each trying to take the role of "king maker" and make their candidate the President. Just watch the clip.
With the large margin of victory in North Carolina (14 points) and the narrow margin of loss in Indiana (1.8 points or 23,000 votes) means that the delegates gained in each contest wipes away the ones Hillary earned in Pennsylvania. The Clinton camp canceled the morning television visits, there's only one fund raising event scheduled for the late afternoon. I think this will give them the time to think about whether to continue with the campaign. I'm sure they'll keep going all the way until Denver, if they do, then there are a couple contests that Clinton "could" win, all to help her bow out on the high note.
I think she's come to terms and recognized that this very well could be the end. Both parties talked about party unity, so I think that the speech in Indiana was more of her concession. She's still needed to collect the debt her campaign owes her since she had loaned 5 million in order to keep it floating. I don't think that she'd be able to get the large percentage of Superdelegates (over 70% or 200 count) needed in order for her to secure the nomination for the Democratic party before Denver. Now her campaign will have to enter into negotiations to try and get both Florida and Michigan seated and the delegates awarded (and votes counted), even if that were the case, she'd still be down to Obama. (100 delegate lead in favor of Obama and 170K votes still in his favor)
With Obama's path looking even more clear, it's time that his campaign starts to focus on McCain. Also, Clinton's supporters really should start licking their wounds and stick with the party to help Senator Obama this November.
From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
NBC News has allocated some of the pledged delegates from Indiana and Pennsylvania.
INDIANA: Clinton 35-31 (6 remain to be allocated)
NORTH CAROLINA: Obama 49-42 (24 remain to be allocated)
The Delegate Counts:
PLEDGED: Obama 1,572-1,415
SUPERDELEGATES: Clinton 272.5-256
OVERALL: 1,828-1.687.5
This would put Obama within 197 of the 2,025. (This, of course, does not include Florida and Michigan.)
MAY 20086 Indiana and North Carolina primaries13 West Virginia Democratic primary
West Virginia GOP primary (1/3 selected)
20 Kentucky and Oregon primaries
27 Idaho Republican primary
JUNE 2008
1 Puerto Rico Democratic primary
3 Montana Democratic primary
New Mexico Republican primary
South Dakota primary
AUGUST 2008
25-28 Democratic National Convention in Denver
SEPTEMBER 2008
1-4 Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul
26 Presidential debate in Oxford, Miss.
OCTOBER 2008
2 Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis, Mo.
7 Presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn.
15 Presidential debate in Hempstead, N.Y.
NOVEMBER 2008
4 Election Day
...on Hillary's declining respect for the voters. "You're like the pile of toast, next to the orange juice in the Fruity Pebbles commercial."
I think that it's safe to say that if Senator Obama were to be the nominee for the Democratic party, he'd be more than capable to carry those "big" states like Texas, California, and Pennsylvania but also win over the swing states and a few red ones along the way. With the next primaries approaching, let's see how badly Hillary will pander to each group within the next 11 days.
What was asked:
(Source: The Huffington Post)
"MORE THAN half the debate turned over to Bittergate, Rev Wright, the Weathermen, Tuzla, FLAG LAPEL PINS?"
VS. What SHOULD have been asked:
(Source: Daily Kos)
The financial crisis
The collapse of housing values in the US and around the world
Afghanistan
Health care
Torture
The declining value of the US Dollar
Education
Trade
Pakistan
Energy
Immigration
The decline of American manufacturing
The Supreme Court
The burgeoning world food crisis.
Global warming
China
The attacks on organized labor and the working class
Terrorism and al Qaeda
Civil liberties and constraints on government surveillance
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ADDENDUM:
From ThinkProgress.Org:
AUDIO: Hannity Feeds Stephanopoulos Debate Question On Weather Underground
She knew the rules, so did Michigan and Florida. Those two states are being punished for moving their primary dates forward.
Someone play "Hot for teacher" QUICK! Seriously, if you're offended, then you're a prude! A attractive HOT teacher by the name of Sarah Green who is (really hot) at a private school is at the center of a sex storm after pupils spotted her in a commercial which was found on youtube (did I mention how hot she is?). Hell, I'm feeling cheated because my teachers were never like this when I went through grades 8-12. Lame.
This ad basically says that if I wear "scruffs hardware" like the "action jacket", I will get laid by various women who happen to be around a construction site. Not that I'm calling them (makers of Scruffs Hardware) liars, but I've yet to wear "action trousers" around any construction (which would explain why they (construction workers) are always whistling and in a good mood (generally)) site so I'll have to conduct extensive field tests. Stay tuned.
Here's the video that has Headmaster Chicken (I shit you not, that's his real name) in an uproar.
Since we're on the topic of teachers (education), I think that education should be a major topic during the campaign season this year, not just change or the economy. Candidates are jockeying for the best positions to win votes, but are they really concerned with issues like the no child left behind program, or toppling serious questions like "...is our children learning?", or even education reform. How can any candidate hope to solve this one? I think Xander Crews has the answer. Well on education reform that is. I'm all ears.
So vote for Xander Crews will you America? I know that I would. By the way, I think Miss Green should come off suspension, the commercial she made was before she began her career as a teacher. Can you imagine a group of individuals in the United States getting their collective panties in a wad over a silly little issue like some hot, sexed up teacher.... no wait... nevermind.
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