Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions

[Little32]

I have noticed Hillary's co-opting of O'Bama's language too. I think you nicely summed up what rubs me the wrong way with regards to Hillary; she seems to change with the tide.

I really like Edwards and I think that he would be a good running mate for either candidate. He, for me, is firmly grounded in the realities of the American public and I think that sort of grounding is just the thing to temper Obama's idealism, which I also like, about how to create a better nation.

[SummerChild]

I hear that. Weren't we going to do lunch or something? I totally forgot. Hit me on the pm.
SC

Originally Posted by Little32

I have noticed Hillary's co-opting of O'Bama's language too. I think you nicely summed up what rubs me the wrong way with regards to Hillary; she seems to change with the tide.

I really like Edwards and I think that he would be a good running mate for either candidate. He, for me, is firmly grounded in the realities of the American public and I think that sort of grounding is just the thing to temper Obama's idealism, which I also like, about how to create a better nation.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

I saw this on a list serve....

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WHAT 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?


The Facts:

Senator Barack Obama
1996-2004 (Illinois State Senator)
2005-2008 (United States Senator)
12 Years of Elected Office Experience

Senator Hillary Clinton
2001-2008 (United States Senator)
7 Years of Elected Office Experience
(FYI George W. Bush had 6 years in office before the presidency)

Barack Obama is more experienced to be President of the United States.

35 - 7 = 28 years of zero elected office experience for Hillary Clinton.

Again, what 35 years of experience is Hillary talking about?

Here are the remaining 28 years

8 Years (Lawyer)
12 Years (First Lady of Arkansas)
8 Years (First Lady of the U.S.)
28 Years of Zero Elected Office Experience

I thought I was the only one wondering what she was talking about.

Originally Posted by SummerChild

I hear that. Weren't we going to do lunch or something? I totally forgot. Hit me on the pm.
SC

Hey Lady, I am just catching this. I will hit you on the pm.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Super Tuesday is in 2 days; The Ghoul and Fred Thompson have dropped out on the GOP side with 4 contenders left, Edwards dropped out on the Dems side, leaving Hillary, Obama, and Mike Gravel.

Super Tuesday is gonna be super indeed.

STAY TUNED!!

[Ten/Four]

A music video based on Senator Obama's speech.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY

Will.I.Am interview explaining why he made the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYwfi3_KyAw&NR=1

[mccoyred]

Every day I am more and more impressed with Senator Obama. With all that is at stake on tomorrow, he AND his wife took the time to visit Delaware (with its measly two Democratic delegates) in the past week; Michelle came on Thursday and Barack came yesterday. I believe that this shows that he cares about everyone, not just the big money or big vote states. Of course there were people attending the rallys from other states like PA, MD and NJ which is also a Super Tuesday state.

[AKA2D '91]

Since tomorrow is a holiday, we vote on Saturday. It will be interesting.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

Every day I am more and more impressed with Senator Obama. With all that is at stake on tomorrow, he AND his wife took the time to visit Delaware (with its measly two Democratic delegates) in the past week; Michelle came on Thursday and Barack came yesterday. I believe that this shows that he cares about everyone, not just the big money or big vote states. Of course there were people attending the rallys from other states like PA, MD and NJ which is also a Super Tuesday state.

He also took the time to come to MN Saturday to a standing room only crowd of 20,000. And it paid off.

Hillary has ticked off some of the old Dem guard here by coming on Sunday to a small venue and acting as if MN really didn't matter. We may not have a huge number of delegates, but she forgets this is the home of Humphrey and Mondale. And those old guard (Humphrey's descendents) still have friends in the party. Bad strategy Hill and Bill.

Oh btw, in spite of Super Tuesday, I am still and independent and have yet to choose a candidate since Edwards dropped out. But an Obama/Edwards ticket does appeal to me. But I need Obama to be more concrete about his plan for universal health care.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

He also took the time to come to MN Saturday to a standing room only crowd of 20,000. And it paid off.

Hillary has ticked off some of the old Dem guard here by coming on Sunday to a small venue and acting as if MN really didn't matter. We may not have a huge number of delegates, but she forgets this is the home of Humphrey and Mondale. And those old guard (Humphrey's descendents) still have friends in the party. Bad strategy Hill and Bill.

Oh btw, in spite of Super Tuesday, I am still and independent and have yet to choose a candidate since Edwards dropped out. But an Obama/Edwards ticket does appeal to me. But I need Obama to be more concrete about his plan for universal health care.

It paid off in Delaware, too

[Honeykiss1974]

McCain seals GOP nod as Romney suspends
By LIZ SIDOTI
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. "I must now stand aside, for our party and our country," Romney prepared to tell conservatives.

http://www.kansas.com/news/updates/story/304270.html

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This is just my opinion but I do think with him leaving, that McCain is the most likely Republican candidate. So IMO, I think if the Democrats want a presidential victory, Hillary Clinton can not be the Democratic candidate.

This race is getting more interesting by the moment.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

This is just my opinion but I do think with him leaving, that McCain is the most likely Republican candidate. So IMO, I think if the Democrats want a presidential victory, Hillary Clinton can not be the Democratic candidate.

...just curious, what are you basing your opinion on?

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

McCain seals GOP nod as Romney suspends
By LIZ SIDOTI
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. "I must now stand aside, for our party and our country," Romney prepared to tell conservatives.

http://www.kansas.com/news/updates/story/304270.html

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This is just my opinion but I do think with him leaving, that McCain is the most likely Republican candidate. So IMO, I think if the Democrats want a presidential victory, Hillary Clinton can not be the Democratic candidate.

This race is getting more interesting by the moment.

Frankly, I think the party told Romney to drop out. Super Tuesday was wayyyy to divided. Many of the winners could not be announced until over 95% of the votes were cast, much later than most Democratic contests. The Republican party needs to declare a 'conservative' and a 'centrist'. Besides, Huckabee proved very strong in the South so he wasn't going anywhere!

[AKA2D '91]

Trouble inside the Clinton camp?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080210/...mpaign_manager

Campaign manager has been replaced.

[AKA2D '91]

Michelle Obama will be Larry King's guest in a few minutes. The show will repeat later on tonight (11 PM Central time).

[mccoyred]

I saw this on a list serve....

************************************************** ****************

WHAT 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?


The Facts:

Senator Barack Obama
1996-2004 (Illinois State Senator)
2005-2008 (United States Senator)
12 Years of Elected Office Experience

Senator Hillary Clinton
2001-2008 (United States Senator)
7 Years of Elected Office Experience
(FYI George W. Bush had 6 years in office before the presidency)

Barack Obama is more experienced to be President of the United States.

35 - 7 = 28 years of zero elected office experience for Hillary Clinton.

Again, what 35 years of experience is Hillary talking about?

Here are the remaining 28 years

8 Years (Lawyer)
12 Years (First Lady of Arkansas)
8 Years (First Lady of the U.S.)
28 Years of Zero Elected Office Experience

Since when is 20 years of being a first lady relevant experience for being president?

FINAL ANALYSIS

Senator Barack Obama, Not Only By Virtue Of His Character, Honesty, And Competence, But Also By Virtue Of His Experience, Is Clearly More Qualified To Be President Of The United States.